Strength Training
Options
![CharlieSC](https://dakd0cjsv8wfa.cloudfront.net/images/photos/user/2c8c/3448/d54d/eae9/3c78/7df3/fee0/e9959c4121534042cfdd42dbc244e160bbd3.jpg)
CharlieSC
Posts: 42 Member
Anyone else using the strength training log? I am and I like it but I don't think it is calculating any calories. I would like to correspond with someone who goes to gym and logs exercises.
Gender doesn't matter just looking for a little support, exchange ideas.
Gender doesn't matter just looking for a little support, exchange ideas.
0
Replies
-
It is hard to tell how many calories weight training burns. Way too many factors to think of a equation.0
-
Given how variable strength training intensities can be, it's hard to log. The closest way to measure those calories is with a heart rate monitor, but I've heard those are not really accurate for strength training. I log my strength training exercise in a handwritten log to track my progress and keep track that way.0
-
yopeeps025 wrote: »It is hard to tell how many calories weight training burns. Way too many factors to think of a equation.
0 -
People dont count calories from it for the reasons above. its possible to do so in the cardio section, but its unreliable.0
-
Like the other posters said, it isn't set up to log calories under strength training, but if you log it under cardio it will. Just know there are a lot of variables there and even with a HRM it isn't as accurate as figuring out cardio calories.0
-
I log in the cardio section - I tracked a few times with my HRM and it varies but the estimate in the cardio section is near enough for me.0
-
I use the TDEE method to calculate my calories instead of using the MFP default method so all exercises get set to 1 calorie burned regardless.0
-
The weight lifting calorie burns under "cardiovascular" are apparently pretty accurate for me. I base this on how my weight responds over time, as a result of my calorie deficit/surplus fluctuations. Try it out for a while - it may work for you as well.
I used the TDEE method for a while too, and had good success with it, but my exercise level varies quite a bit from day to day, and I wanted to try to have my intake vary along with it.0 -
I just wear a heart rate monitor, it is really close enough, I say you burn even more since your muscles have to rebuild later, so it is pretty safe to take whatever figure the monitor tells you.0
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 392K Introduce Yourself
- 43.6K Getting Started
- 259.8K Health and Weight Loss
- 175.7K Food and Nutrition
- 47.4K Recipes
- 232.3K Fitness and Exercise
- 402 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.4K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.5K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 152.8K Motivation and Support
- 7.9K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.3K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.4K MyFitnessPal Information
- 23 News and Announcements
- 998 Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.4K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions