Is there any point logging Strength Training

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mightn
mightn Posts: 35
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What I mean is, is the only function of logging Strength Training into MFP just to keep a record of your progress?

By the looks of things it doesn't change any daily calorie count or change any required macros, does it?

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  • crystal8208
    crystal8208 Posts: 284 Member
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    Bumpity Bump. I'm curious on this too....
  • TiffaniBarrett
    TiffaniBarrett Posts: 369 Member
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    You can log under cardio ... search 'strength training' xx
  • KyleB65
    KyleB65 Posts: 1,196 Member
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    I have no idea!

    I log my strength workouts in the cardio section so that I can have an idea of the calories burned.

    Never touched the strength section.
  • mlachance9
    mlachance9 Posts: 49 Member
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    I also log my strength training under cardio as I do a circuit and trying to figure out which types I do under the other option and for how long is too time consuming.
  • aj_gettingfit
    aj_gettingfit Posts: 257
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    I also log under cardio because I can just add the calories burned & see my progress that way.
  • BeeElMarvin
    BeeElMarvin Posts: 2,086 Member
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    You can log under cardio ... search 'strength training' xx

    this^^^^ If you mean to ask about tracking calories burned during strength training, then search under "Cardio" for "Strength Training"; it will give you a rough estimate.
  • Alderaic
    Alderaic Posts: 294 Member
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    strength section is basically a notepad to compare and see if you improve reps/weights/rounds

    though it lacks a compare option making it useless compared to many iOS/Android applications
  • albuslux
    albuslux Posts: 16
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    It helps once you stop watching weight and start watching measurements. MFP may not be the best tool tool for body builders who are trying to add muscle mass. It's a really good tool for people trying to drop pounds. I agree that MFP works to track increases in sets and weight lifted. I don't log strength as cardio because it adds muscle which cancels fat burned. Not logging it keeps me from thinking I can eat more.

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