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How to log Sculpt and Tone classes in MFP?

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tara9blur
tara9blur Posts: 41 Member
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I'm new to MFP and I'm in week 6 of TurboFire. I am trying to figure out how to log the different TF workouts in MFP. I log all the Fire and HIIT classes as TurboJam (Kickboxing), and the Stretch 40 as yoga. But how do I log the Sculpt and Tone classes? Do I need to sit and watch the classes to count the reps & sets of each exercise, and log them all separately as weight lifting? Seems like a lot of work... Any tips would be most welcome!

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  • dym123
    dym123 Posts: 1,670 Member
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    Before I got an HRM I used this website to get an estimate calorie count for Turbo Fire workouts.

    http://www.everydayhealth.com/food-fitness/exercise-activity/calories-burned-conditioning-exercises
  • jmcreynolds91
    jmcreynolds91 Posts: 777 Member
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    i suggest you get a HRM. They are extremely helpful in this situation. You can also create new exercise and label them as you like.
  • tara9blur
    tara9blur Posts: 41 Member
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    Thanks for the advice! Which HRM do you guys use? I've seen good feedback on the Body Media one, but are there cheaper ones on the market that don't require a monthly subscription? I use a fitbit right now, but I know it's not an HRM and isn't nearly as accurate with calorie burns for workouts...
  • tara9blur
    tara9blur Posts: 41 Member
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    Dym, thanks so much for that website - so helpful!
  • KKWilson
    KKWilson Posts: 68 Member
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    A couple months ago I bought the Polar Tech FT7 (with chest strap) and I love it!
  • tara9blur
    tara9blur Posts: 41 Member
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    @KK, do you wear the HRM all day, or just during workouts?
  • dym123
    dym123 Posts: 1,670 Member
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    Dym, thanks so much for that website - so helpful!

    You're welcome. BTW I wear a Polar RS100, it's also a strap. I got it initially to track my calories more accurately, but I like how it lets me know when I'm not pushing hard enough when it starts beeping below my target heart rate. I thought about getting a Body Media, but I didn't like the idea of paying for the subscription service. You can also check out Fit Bit.
  • tara9blur
    tara9blur Posts: 41 Member
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    Thanks Dym! I just got a fit bit a few days ago... I am a bit confused about how and if to log exercise on MFP when the fitbitfitbit is sending calories burned info to MFP. I don't want to double count.! I assume since I log the start time for all exercise, MFP knows not to double count?
  • KKWilson
    KKWilson Posts: 68 Member
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    @KK, do you wear the HRM all day, or just during workouts?

    I just wear it during workouts, but you could definitely wear it all day. The strap goes right under your bra strap so I don't even feel it. :)

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