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What happens if your workout is not on the list

everydayisagift
everydayisagift Posts: 5
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Want to know what happens if your workout is not on the list as i have a xbox and no workouts are listed for any games
How will i know how much i have burnt ?

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  • JennMuc
    JennMuc Posts: 70
    The only way to really know is to get a HRM
  • remaho80
    remaho80 Posts: 126 Member
    I know! I have the same problem. Some of those games are QUITE the workout!! As mentioned above, a HRM is the only way to know for sure. I need to get one myself.
  • Kolohe71
    Kolohe71 Posts: 613 Member
    Two Choices:
    1) Get a HRM to know for sure.
    2) Log calories under a generic catagory like Dancing etc.
  • MommaFox
    MommaFox Posts: 1 Member
    Stupid question I am sure to most of you but what does HRM stand for. I am starting the P90X program and I don't see that on the options so I would like to use whatever it is you are talking about.
  • remaho80
    remaho80 Posts: 126 Member
    Stupid question I am sure to most of you but what does HRM stand for. I am starting the P90X program and I don't see that on the options so I would like to use whatever it is you are talking about.

    HRM - Heart Rate Monitor
  • Adrianamdelacruz
    Adrianamdelacruz Posts: 67
    Stupid question I am sure to most of you but what does HRM stand for. I am starting the P90X program and I don't see that on the options so I would like to use whatever it is you are talking about.

    HRM=heart rate monitor
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    Want to know what happens if your workout is not on the list as i have a xbox and no workouts are listed for any games
    How will i know how much i have burnt ?

    I do Zumba and it's not listed either. I use high impact aerobics because that seemed the closest option. It lists less calories burned that most websites estimate for Zumba though.
  • MinnieInMaine
    MinnieInMaine Posts: 6,400 Member
    You might be able to find something comparable...

    For exmple, a lot of the folks use "circuit training general" from the exercise database to track their 30 Day Shred workout because that's essentially what the exercises are (combo of cardio and strength).
  • remaho80
    remaho80 Posts: 126 Member
    I was thinking about this a little more and *maybe* aerobics - general would be the best. The calorie burn is slightly less than circuit training - general. Better to estimate slightly lower than to estimate too high!
  • Cletc
    Cletc Posts: 352
    Want to know what happens if your workout is not on the list as i have a xbox and no workouts are listed for any games
    How will i know how much i have burnt ?

    I use a heart monitor.
    Pricey but so worth in.
    Mine is GPS

    http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-Forerunner-Receiver-Monitor-Bilingual/dp/B000E3XPYQ

    Very helpful !
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