Strength training and calories

LenaMena87

How do we know the amount of calories burned when performing these types of exercises.

JoeyB56

My thoughts exactly. If I'm doing strength training exercises, I know I'm burning more calories than sitting. But I can't find any calculators that can help me calculate the calories burned.

So thanks for asking this question.

Taylerr88

pretty sure you cant calculate this at all. there are so many variables.. high, weight, rest time, amount of lift, amount of reps etc..

i have seen this number thrown out a lot tho .. a average hour gym session .. 300-500

LenaMena87

Hmmm ok thx for the info! I guess it will go unaccounted for!!!

FIT_Beanie

If u can afford it get a heart rate monitor that calculates calories.
I used mine today when I was doing strength training and 10 mins of cardio and in the hour i burned 476 cals in 67 mins.

Thedreamer1985

There isnt much to say... it varies on some people. i use

http://www.healthstatus.com/calculate/cbc

and
http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/calories_burned_list.asp

I hope it helps! My problem is how much do i burn when i do a ved, but if i do something with a machine, it tells me how many i burned...

Good luck!

nlstarr

Did you read the Q&A on this site. It said to log strength training under cardio,, 30 minutes gives you a little over 100 calories burned. Its hard to determine because of the rest between sets, etc.

mhotch

Unfortunately, HRM's are not as accurate for strength training as they are for cardio. I take credit for all calorie burn, but only indulge/eat cardio calories burned.

stephanie8625

heart rate monitor is the only way to get an accurate reading....i love mine !!

Melmade

BUMP!