Caloric expenditure

markaconklin
markaconklin Posts: 37 Member
edited January 12 in Fitness and Exercise
MFP said I burn like 281 calories "strength training", I train hard as hell and heavy, with alot of supersets. Most weightlifting sites say i'm burning around 446 based on my workout??? I am a hardgainer so I need to get my caloric expenditure precise. Help!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  • toddis
    toddis Posts: 941 Member
    It's hard to estimate due to rest between sets, effort during sets, etc.

    Lift normally, wait two weeks, and adjust caloric intake accordingly.
  • tobejune
    tobejune Posts: 177
    use a heart rate monitor
  • falcon367
    falcon367 Posts: 116
    ^^^^ What she said ... if you don't, its all a guessing game.
  • toddis
    toddis Posts: 941 Member
    Unless you are doing circuit training, supersetting the entire workout, etc. a HRM will overestimate calories burned.

    To reiterate, eat consistently for two weeks, check for progress, adjust accordingly.
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