How to log strength training?

msmileyface

I'm wondering how to log my strength training. I was trying to add the sets/reps but many of the exercises are not in the database. I know it's not the same as cardio so I am not relying on the heart rate monitor. Should I just log it as something similar (pilates??) I am doing about 30 mins of ab exercises as well as arm and back stuff with light weights.

mamamc03

You could always put it in the notes section. It doesn't affect your caloric "bank account" on here, so I think that would work well.

Cleezer

I put my weight training under strength training in the cardio section....when i just do sit up and push ups, I then put it under calistenics (sp?) doing it that way, i at least get some calories counted!!!

Jross65

You can log it as strength training under cardio and it will add your calories if the helps ya.

cptflakey

I wouldn't be too worried about inputting that sort of thing, strength training is my bread n butter as far as training goes and I don't input it.

It'll be kind of misleading anyway, as in cardio training you'll be burning the calories whilst you're training so therefore you'll create a calorie deficit for that day. Whilst you do still burn calories doing strength training, the majority of it is burnt off whilst your muscles aew repairing themselves over the next 2 days.. so therefore your calorie count for the day won't be entirely accurant anyway - if that makes sense? As in it cannot really be measured anyway?

Hope that kind of helps without confusing you too much

msmileyface

Thanks for the help all!