How do I log Kettlebell workouts?
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JBWILLOW
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Not really sure how I would log Kettlebell workouts, and I do not have a HRM. Any ideas?
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I would like to know this too.0
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Maybe circuit training??0
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Thanks Crosby, that's what I was thinking0
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I do kettebell exercise too... so I looked up some info online. Here is what I found, not sure how accurate:
The results showed that the average participant burned about 20 calories per minute during the kettlebell workout, which equates to 400 calories during a typical 20-minute kettlebell workout.
Found it on here: http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/news/20100212/kettlebell-workouts-burn-calaories-fast0 -
I do kettebell exercise too... so I looked up some info online. Here is what I found, not sure how accurate:
The results showed that the average participant burned about 20 calories per minute during the kettlebell workout, which equates to 400 calories during a typical 20-minute kettlebell workout.
Found it on here: http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/news/20100212/kettlebell-workouts-burn-calaories-fast
Cool thank you so much!!0 -
I've seen that. It just seems so high. I wonder if how heavy the weights are matter. I'm only using 7lb and 10lb right now.0
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I know I have seen that in multiple places as well. I just looked again and saw it a few other places, so it must be somewhat accurate0
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An HRM is worth the investment.0
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"strength training" under cardio on your exercise diary? Without an HRM it's difficult I know, but that's what I use for weight lifting at the gym. Well done for doing it!0
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I have a hard time believing it burns 20 calories a minute, and yes, the weight used would matter.
Even going all-out, it is hard for me to burn 10 calories a minute... That would have to be some extremely hardcore work.1 -
I do kettebell exercise too... so I looked up some info online. Here is what I found, not sure how accurate:
The results showed that the average participant burned about 20 calories per minute during the kettlebell workout, which equates to 400 calories during a typical 20-minute kettlebell workout.
Found it on here: http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/news/20100212/kettlebell-workouts-burn-calaories-fast
That's way too much, depending on your weight and age and whatever else...
I do a hardcore kettlebell workout, about forty minutes of go, go go, nonstop with a 15lbs kettlebell...I am 5'8, weigh 176lbs and according to my Garmin HRM burns between 314 and 320 calories in that time - not even close to 800....1 -
According to my heart rate montitor, I burn about 10.5 calories per minute.
I'm 6 Feet, 285 lbs. I'm thinking 20 calories per minute are a bit high.
FYI, it's also possible that I'm a slow wuss.
Edit: This is using 25lb to 50lb kettlebells depending on the exercise.0 -
According to my heart rate montitor, I burn about 10.5 calories per minute.
I'm 6 Feet, 285 lbs. I'm thinking 20 calories per minute are a bit high.
FYI, it's also possible that I'm a slow wuss.
Edit: This is using 25lb to 50lb kettlebells depending on the exercise.
LOL, if that makes you a slow wuss, I think I might be dead with around 8 cals a minute!:laugh:0 -
The 20 calories per minute refers to doing the Kettlebell Snatch. The American Council on Exercise proved that doing the snatch/swing burned 20.2 calories per minute.
“We estimated oxygen consumption and how many calories
they were burning aerobically, and it was 13.6 calories per minute.
But we also measured the blood lactate, so anaerobically they were
burning another 6.6 calories per minute,” explains Porcari. “So
they were burning at least 20.2 calories per minute, which is off
the charts. That’s equivalent to running a 6-minute mile pace. The
only other thing I could find that burns that many calories is crosscountry skiing up hill at a fast pace.”
Here is the link to the article on it: http://www.acefitness.org/getfit/studies/kettlebells012010.pdf
With that said, most people do KB Swing/Snatches in intervals. So, if you are doing equal work to rest for 30 minutes, you would only count 15 min of actually swinging.
Hope this helps,
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I love working out with kettlebells. Just sayin'.
Helpful discussion!0 -
Kettlebell is my new love!0
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In the exercise section here it works out as 423 calories for a 45 min session ????0
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I do this daily and I don't have any doubt it burns that many calories. I sweat my rear off and feel more burned out than if I were to run a 10k in under an hour. And that burns almost 700 calories. I use heavier weights though, at least 20kg bells for snatches usually and at least 24kg for swings. I'm 185lbs and 5'8".0
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I'd call it strength training. Maybe circuit training if it's a high intensity one that involves kettlebells. But probably strength training0
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In the exercise section here it works out as 423 calories for a 45 min session ????
Where did you find kettlebells in the exercise section here?1
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