Help needed calculating calories burnt during weight lifting

jacquirich
jacquirich Posts: 105 Member
edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I have realised that the calories burnt calculator on MFP (and diet power) tend to estimate on the hight side, so I have tried to use HRM, to get a more accurate estimate. However with weight based routines I don't think it is very accurate, currently doing the Chalean extreme programme, and get very hot and sweaty, but the reported calorie burn is tiny. Any advice

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  • djcuts
    djcuts Posts: 26 Member
    Hi. I'd just stick with what it is on MFP, the average calorie burn for weight lifting for somebody who weighs 180lbs is around 245 calories per hour

    http://www.nutristrategy.com/activitylist3.htm

    You are never going to be 100% accurate with anything when it comes to estimating calorie burn, or even calorie counting. As long as you are getting a decent enough guideline to help you I wouldn't worry too much about it.
  • MarlinWil
    MarlinWil Posts: 119 Member
    If you are unsure about your HRM calorie burn, here is another site to check out for comparison:

    http://www.fitclick.com/calories_burned?

    You can enter your weight, and the time you exercised, and they have an enormous database of exercises to select from (I was unable to find one that wasn't listed).

    I used this site before I got my HRM, and found it pretty accurate. My HRM shows a pretty realistic burn for my workouts - based on my age, weight, heart rate and duration of the exercise. Maybe your heart rate is just super efficient, and you need to try a few new workouts to challenge your heart a little more. HRM should be pretty much the MOST accurate way to measure your calories burned. It could be that yours is faulty, too. Do you know anyone who has a HRM that you can borrow to compare the readings?

    Good luck!!!

    Wil
  • Cait_Sidhe
    Cait_Sidhe Posts: 3,150 Member
    MFP always tells me I burned way less for lifting than my HRM. I've heard that 0.75 X HRM's number is pretty dependable. None of it's exact though.
  • jacquirich
    jacquirich Posts: 105 Member
    Thak you all, my HRM is a good one (polar) but all HRM's have difficulty picking up my HR because my resting pulse rate is about 35-43, and it takes a alot to make it higher
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