P90X3 - TDEE calculation

DrJenO
DrJenO Posts: 404 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I'm getting kind of tired trying to calculate exercise calories, and since I'm going to start P90X3 tomorrow (!), I've been thinking about switching to the TDEE -20% method.

I know the answer could be as simple as "try both ways and see", but I wanted to check with the group: would you consider P90X3 to be moderate or heavy exercise? Different TDEE calculators give me a range of 2400-2700, but the difference is whether you go by number of days per week (6) or hours per week (the way Scooby's is calculated). I might be adding 30-45 min of brisk walking on the 7th "rest" day, or I might just take that day off.

Thoughts?

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  • baileyang33
    baileyang33 Posts: 131 Member
    I have finished week 5 today. Most if the workouts are 120-275 calories with my HRM. I know that's not what HRM are for but it's the best estimate I got. I run 2-3 miles 3 days a week along with the X3. Rest day I do Dynamix & team volley ball. I would use 6 days a week but remember it's only 30 minute & on some days like Yoga, Pilates, & Dynamix not huge burns.
  • DrJenO
    DrJenO Posts: 404 Member
    Good to know, w/r/t what your HRM shows. Thanks!

    I'll probably go with the lower TDEE and adjust upwards if necessary. I currently have 2 higher cardio days, where I walk (briskly) 5-7 miles; I may continue that at least once a week, esp on a lower burn day like yoga.

    Do you like it so far?

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