TRACKING CALORIES BURNED ON MFP USING KETTLEBELLS

msommy
msommy Posts: 17 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I just started my workout routine last week on the 2nd. I am into using Kettlebells and do roughly a 20-30min workout with a 25lb kettlebell. Generally my workout consists of 2 arm swings, 1 arm swings, cleans, presses, windmills, figure 8's, double crunches, chest presses, you name it I incorporate it. I have to change up my routine each time so it does not get boring. I do each exercise at about 10 reps each. The question really boils down to how would I calculate something like that using this MFP site? I put in that I burn about 350cal as it has been proven that within 20min you can burn 400+ during a kettlebell exercise. I am working out hard. Do my exercise, rest for a 30sec or so and move right into another exercise. It's brutal. But for me to accurately track calories here seems to be a challenge when I really have no clue. Any ideas? Or am I doing what seems to be fairly alright?

Also, does anyone else use kettlebells? I just started to stick to a genuine workout routine. Have used KB's in the past but was on and off. How long before I begin to lose weight? I have not lost anything yet and I am staying if not under my 1300cal a day goal. I thought I would have lost something by now since it has been close to a week. I workout every Mon, Wed, Fri. I am hoping for a bright future. I need to be my previous self again.

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  • law1558
    law1558 Posts: 51 Member
    Are you doing any cardio workout? The KB's may be adding muscle (which is heavier than fat which may be why you're not seeing smaller numbers on the scale). A combo workout of cardio and strength training may kick start your body into weight loss.
  • msommy
    msommy Posts: 17 Member
    Kettlebell training is Cardio training....combined with weight training. It is a fast paced high intensity workout for 30min straight. So I am not sure. I was thinking though that it could be the muscle gain and therefore the no change in weight. I would think that if I tried to hop on an elliptical or run before using the kettlebell my heart will explode. haha.
  • law1558
    law1558 Posts: 51 Member
    I've just started a combo workout where I'll hop on the treadmill or eliptical for five minutes, then do 3-4 strength exercises, then back on the cardio machine for another 5, and so on, until I've done between 20-30 minutes of cardio (depends on what time I get to the gym). Now granted, I've only been doing this a week, so no changes seen yet, but it's a thought.....

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