Doesn't strength training burn calories?

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neeterskeeter
neeterskeeter Posts: 571 Member
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Why does myfitnesspal only count calories burned for cardio exercises, not strength training? When I work out for 30 minutes at the gym, doing exercises for abs, thighs, etc., I sure feel like I've burned calories, at least as much as walking or jogging etc.

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  • neeterskeeter
    neeterskeeter Posts: 571 Member
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    Why does myfitnesspal only count calories burned for cardio exercises, not strength training? When I work out for 30 minutes at the gym, doing exercises for abs, thighs, etc., I sure feel like I've burned calories, at least as much as walking or jogging etc.
  • kistinbee
    kistinbee Posts: 3,688 Member
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    There is a strength training selection under the cardio section...this one will show calories burned. You ARE burning calories!

    Good luck!
  • neeterskeeter
    neeterskeeter Posts: 571 Member
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    Oh thanks. It confused me that cardio and strength were broken up separately and the strength section didn't count calories. That's good to know, I'm gonna go fix it! Thanks again.

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