MFP and Exercise Database

iamdesiderata
iamdesiderata Posts: 95 Member
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
My Fitness Pal doesn't have an accurate enough estimation for Pilates. MFP says that after 35 minutes of Pilates (doesn't specify advanced, intermediate, or beginner), that you've burnt 99 calories. I know for a fact that after 35 minutes of Beginner's Pilates, you burn roughly 150 calories.

I understand that weight, height, and intensity plays a big part in calculating calories burnt, but that's just my point. MFP doesn't specify intensity for this activity (besides being completely inaccurate as well, even if it's just an estimation).

So my question, is there anyway i can either edit this entry or create a new one, like you can for food? I can't seem to be able to figure it out, or maybe it's not even possible.

I really don't want to have to go to other sights to find the correct amount of calories burnt when MFP can have them.

Please respond with any thoughts! Thank you all

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  • lisahampton
    lisahampton Posts: 3
    When you enter in your exercise, just go in and change the calories to what you want it to be. The next time you enter that exercise, it will automatically use your calculation instead of the preprogrammed one.
    Do you, by any chance, know how many calories you burn in a hot yoga class? I have had a tough time figuring that one out accurately.
    Thanks,
    :smile:
  • AmyW4225
    AmyW4225 Posts: 302 Member
    You do it just like you do w/ food. Type something in the box that you know isn't in the data base(even if it's just letters). Then add the exercise with calories burned. Or, Like the above poster said, put in your own calories.
  • SuzyT01
    SuzyT01 Posts: 12
    When you enter in your exercise, just go in and change the calories to what you want it to be. The next time you enter that exercise, it will automatically use your calculation instead of the preprogrammed one.
    Do you, by any chance, know how many calories you burn in a hot yoga class? I have had a tough time figuring that one out accurately.
    Thanks,
    :smile:


    I have the same problem with Yoga, only I do it at home. Its pretty strenuous though!
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