Where should I log it?

Fit_Forever25

Hello.. all the Fit people!
I have a question about MFP exercise logging
I can see that it has separate section for strength training where we can log and it does not take into account of any calories burnt with that strength training. And I have recently found that there is an option called 'Strength training (Weight lifting/Training)' under the cardio section which do have counts the calories burnt. I have few questions here:

1. If I am doing exercises like Shoulder press/ Biceps curl or Leg press ups/squats (with using a machine or dumbbell or swiss ball) then where should I log it?

2. Is it true that we do not lose any single calorie while doing these strength training exercises?

3. What all counts under this 'Strength training (Weight lifting/Training)' which MFP has listed under Cardio section?

Help much appreciated!
Good luck with your journey! :flowerforyou:

Fit_Forever25

Help me help me help !!!! :yawn:
Somebody help me help me help me pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee :yawn:

melaniecheeks

1. Log it under the strength section to keep a record of the weights and reps you are doing, and under cardio if you want to account for the calories burned.
2. Rubbish.
3. Anything where you are using weights.

Fit_Forever25

1. Log it under the strength section to keep a record of the weights and reps you are doing, and under cardio if you want to account for the calories burned.
2. Rubbish.
3. Anything where you are using weights.

Do you mean you log it the same thing under both the sections? under cardio for measuring the calories burnt and under strength training section for the record of weights and reps?

MaximalLife

1. Log it under the strength section to keep a record of the weights and reps you are doing, and under cardio if you want to account for the calories burned.
2. Rubbish.
3. Anything where you are using weights.

Do you mean you log it the same thing under both the sections? under cardio for measuring the calories burnt and under strength training section for the record of weights and reps?

Yes, that's what I do, and MFP should not have these defined since the burn rate differs so much between people.
Take your best guess.
I log in 150 calories burned during the resistance training session, realizing that the real benefit is raised metabolism due to an increase or maintenance in lean body mass.

Fit_Forever25

Yes, that's what I do, and MFP should not have these defined since the burn rate differs so much between people.
Take your best guess.
I log in 150 calories burned during the resistance training session, realizing that the real benefit is raised metabolism due to an increase or maintenance in lean body mass.

Ok thanks that was helpful.. I think MFP also take into consideration of your weight and BMR etc to calc that calories burnt during the strength training session.. as I just saw its different for me and one of my fren with the same time.
Thanks for your help!

Fit_Forever25

So from now on .. I will log the weight/Strength in both the sections under exercise.