Fighting-How should I record this exercise?

lunaephiliac

I work approximately 40 hours per week at a group home for Autistic children. At fairly regular intervals, I am called upon to restrain these children for the safety of themselves and those around them. Don't worry-I am trained in how to do this in a respectful and safe way, and do it only as a last resort. Nevertheless, I work with some of the most dangerous kids in the state and have the scars to prove that it is unfortunately necessary.
My question is, how do I record this exercise? It is strenuous for sure-my heart rate is always very elevated and I use my muscles to their highest ability, both to move quickly and to avoid injury. I've been recording this under "Tae Kwon Do" but I'm wondering if anyone has a better suggestion. Thoughts?

johnsonjk

I would look at wrestling.

koosdel

I appreciate your work with special needs kids.

That said, you shouldn't log this as excersize, if its part of your daily routine. Adjust your activity level instead.

ivyjbres

Doesn't sound like a daily thing? But I would just consider it a bonus. The only accurate way to track it is with a HRM monitor, but you're not gonna be thinkin, "OK, let me just turn this timer on and get a reading before I separate these kids."

StaceyL76

I appreciate your work with special needs kids.

That said, you shouldn't log this as excersize, if its part of your daily routine. Adjust your activity level instead.

Ditto!

lunaephiliac

it's not part of my daily routine-although it does happen more often than I would like. I usually only log it when it goes on for more than 15-20 minutes. sometimes it's as much as an hour or more, and then again sometimes it doesn't happen at all. wrestling is a good idea, and much more accurate. and who knows- maybe i will just consider it a bonus. thanks!