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RitaHBB
RitaHBB Posts: 2
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Hi. I'm in my second week with this program. My question is, why aren't strength training calories deducted from food intake for the day, like cardio is? If I spend 1/2 hour on lifting weights, I would think that should count as calories used, too.

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  • jnewton26
    jnewton26 Posts: 5 Member
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    Because it is too hard to calculate general calories burned when everybody is using different weights and doing more or fewer repetitions. If you want those calories deducted, the best thing to do is buy a body bug or similar device to wear while you workout. You can also add the strength training in as cardio and it will give you an amount that may or may not be accurate.
  • Dobsaya
    Dobsaya Posts: 235
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    You can add them by typing strength under add cardiovascular. It enters calories based on time spent.
  • RitaHBB
    RitaHBB Posts: 2
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    Thanks! I really appreciate your quick help!:love:
  • bjshields
    bjshields Posts: 677 Member
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    I put mine in under cardio now just for that reason. It's frustrating, but it helps!
  • Lynnhilaire
    Lynnhilaire Posts: 33
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    You can also get a heart rate monitor that show your calorie burn in strength

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