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strength/resistance training

jadior
jadior Posts: 191 Member
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I met with a trainer today and we worked on my shoulders and my back. I added the exercises in my exercise log. Is it safe to assume you get no credit for calories burned for these?

I was a bucket of sweat by the time I was done. He said it meant I was working hard..when doing resistance training properly, you should get a cardio workout with it. Hmmm...

Any thoughts?
Thanks in advance

Replies

  • FairyMiss
    FairyMiss Posts: 1,812 Member
    look under the cardio section for strenght traning
  • cabul3
    cabul3 Posts: 210 Member
    yeah, i definitely count my 45 min strength training sessions!
  • dad106
    dad106 Posts: 4,868 Member
    look under the cardio section for strenght traning

    This!

    In one personal training session I burn between 500 and 700 calories.. its a bit insane some days.
  • sarahsmart88
    sarahsmart88 Posts: 84
    Strength training and building muscle is actually proven to burn more fat than cardio alone! Building muscle revs up your metabolism, so definitely make sure to log it. Even though strength training may burn less calories according to the exercise tracker, make sure to implement weight routines into your workout schedule for more dramatic weight-loss results.
  • jadior
    jadior Posts: 191 Member
    thank you! I found it!!
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