What do you log 30DS as?

PrincessNikkiBoo

I can't decide what I should note it down as on MFP.

Her official app says for my weight Level 2 burns 248 cals.

That seems a little high to me, I've seen it marked a lot lower online but I'm marking it as 'aerobics low effort' at the minute, burning
152 cals and that seems like an understatement. :grumble:

What does everyone else do?

aeros88

I'm not sure how to answer your question but I am interested in your opinion on the video. I joined a gym but I'm looking for something I can do at home on the weekends instead of driving out to the gym. Have you noticed any improvements?

PrincessNikkiBoo

Hi Aero,

I highly recommend the 30DS - highly effective for a 27 min work out.

I'm on Level 2 now and from Level 1 I dropped a fair few pounds and have had about an inch from my stomach and arms so far.

Dave198lbs

u can log it as circuit training

if you are not using a HRM , a good estimate for calories burned while doing something like the 30DS is about 7-9 calories a minute

PrincessNikkiBoo

u can log it as circuit training

if you are not using a HRM , a good estimate for calories burned while doing something like the 30DS is about 7-9 calories a minute

Great guideline - thanks I didn't know that. I've logged it as 20 minutes circuit training as it burns around 7 cals a minute.

contingencyplan

Generally any workout program that revolves around doing a lot of moderate intensity resistance training with very little to rest, transitioning immediately or shortly from one exercise to the next, you log as circuit training. However you'll only get a rough estimate at best. To be as accurate as possible subtract the time devoted to warmup, cooldown, and rest periods. And you should only use this to tide you over until you get a heart rate monitor such as a polar FT4/7 or Timex Road. These tools really are musts for people actively logging their workouts.

aeros88

Hi Aero,

I highly recommend the 30DS - highly effective for a 27 min work out.

I'm on Level 2 now and from Level 1 I dropped a fair few pounds and have had about an inch from my stomach and arms so far.

Thanks, I will pick up a copy and give it a shot.

-Shawn

LessLikeHer

Bumping! I am wondering this too, as well as how to figure out calories burned for each level? Anyone know?

LadyVeng3ance

Hi Aero,

I highly recommend the 30DS - highly effective for a 27 min work out.

I'm on Level 2 now and from Level 1 I dropped a fair few pounds and have had about an inch from my stomach and arms so far.

Thanks, I will pick up a copy and give it a shot.

-Shawn

Its also on youtube, so you dont have to buy it

PrincessNikkiBoo

Generally any workout program that revolves around doing a lot of moderate intensity resistance training with very little to rest, transitioning immediately or shortly from one exercise to the next, you log as circuit training. However you'll only get a rough estimate at best. To be as accurate as possible subtract the time devoted to warmup, cooldown, and rest periods. And you should only use this to tide you over until you get a heart rate monitor such as a polar FT4/7 or Timex Road. These tools really are musts for people actively logging their workouts.

Thanks, will pop it in as 20 mins circuit training, that way at least I'm not over estimating.