walking/running with stroller?

seamonkeys
seamonkeys Posts: 5
edited September 21 in Fitness and Exercise
So, how are you recording this? So far I've just been choosing the regular walking or running, at the speed I'm going. But I'm sure I burn more since I'm pushing a stroller with 1, sometimes 2 kids.

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  • CudyBug
    CudyBug Posts: 742 Member
    I have this same issue. I just pick walkign at a brisk pace. I dont eat my exercise calories anyways so I would rather under estimate then over estimate and I too push two kids sometimes
  • patriot201
    patriot201 Posts: 117 Member
    Good question! I did this on Saturday, but I wasn't sure how to log it.
  • ErrataCorrige
    ErrataCorrige Posts: 649 Member
    I have the same problem. I push two toddlers in a double stroller (not a jogging one either), so I know I am burning way more calories than just walking. There is an entry for walking with a stroller, but it adds less calories than walking at 3MPH. MAybe I will have to break down and get a heart rate monitor to get a more accurate reading. Right now I just log it as walking at 3.5 MPH.
  • smarston
    smarston Posts: 78 Member
    I just started walking outside with my son while his brothers are in school since the weather finally cooled down. I personally don't figure in the stroller pushing and think of it as a bonus. The only way to get a completely accurate recording is to use an HRM but I have yet to purchase one. Just do your best and try not to over estimate. Enjoy your exercise with your children. :)
  • seamonkeys
    seamonkeys Posts: 5
    Great point about underestimating that overestimating! I was just curious what others were doing. I couldn't find an exericse choice that showed pushing a stroller, so I've just been doing 3 MPH if I'm casually walking and 4 MPH if I'm walking faster for my Couch 2 5K.
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