Just joined the gym

pangy1958
pangy1958 Posts: 151 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hi everyone

I took the plunge and joined a gym today. I know I will feel abit self conciencious but hey I'm there for me and no one else. What I want to know is how do I calculate how many calories I will burn during a work out so I can log them on MFP. My first gym induction and programme starts on Friday so wish me luck.

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  • hearthemelody
    hearthemelody Posts: 1,025 Member
    What kind of workout are you planning to do?
  • pangy1958
    pangy1958 Posts: 151 Member
    Not sure yet have to go on friday and the trainer is doing a plan for me.
  • beanfrog
    beanfrog Posts: 1
    Ask your trainer at the session. If you're using the cardio machines, most will calculate the calories for you, you just put in your weight.

    I don't tend to count calories from weights, I consider them 'bonus' calories that don't go towards my daily totals.
  • 3laine75
    3laine75 Posts: 3,069 Member
    If you're feeling a bit awkward about going the first time, tell your trainer you want a free weights programme (barbell/dumbells) - that means you'll get all your awkwardness out of the way first time round (with the bonus of coaching on form).

    I had to deal with first time gym awkwardness then later on awkwardness at having to step into the weights area.
  • eldamiano
    eldamiano Posts: 2,667 Member
    Whatever you do underestimate calories burned to avoid disappointment. I have read websites about weights who advise 1 cal lost per rep but to be honest it is all subjective.

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