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eastbayj23
eastbayj23 Posts: 16 Member
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I got myself a kettlebell and I wanted to kno how do you enter a kettlebell workout into the database? I cant find anything in there.

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  • CyberTone
    CyberTone Posts: 7,337 Member
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    Depending on how you are using the kettlebell as a piece of equipment while performing an exercise activity, you could log it under cardiovascular using "Strength training (weight lifting, weight training)" or "Circuit training, general" to get an estimate of Calories burned. Please note that the estimated Calories burned for cardiovascular exercises provided by MFP are based on published metabolic equivalent of tasks (METs), which are estimates for a general population and may differ for you as an individual.

    The Compendium of Physical Activities has a new activity with an estimated METs of 9.8 for Kettlebell workout from a study comparing kettlebell workout with treadmill running.

    You could use any one of the pre-loaded exercises with a similar METs value. The METs factors provide estimates for a general population and an individual user's Calorie burn rate may be different.

    METs - Activity

    3.0 - Strength training (weight lifting, weight training)
    8.0 - Circuit training, general
    8.5 - Aerobics, step, with 6-8 inch step
    9.0 - Running, 5.2 mph (11.5 min/mile)
    9.0 - Running, cross country
    9.8 - Running, 6.0 mph (10.0 min/mile)
    10.0 - Aerobics, step, with 10-12 inch step
  • deladypilot
    deladypilot Posts: 618 Member
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    Im currently working on the KettleWorX program with my kettlebell. It all depends on which day it is. Some days are core workouts some are cardio workouts. So as mentioned above you can log it anywhere from circuit training to calisthenics.

    I just always remember that the calories given by MFP are typically an estimate and not a factual amount. I take that into account when eating back calories. It is just more important to me to log it so that I see the progress im making

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