Strength Doesn't Show Calorie Burn?

lbaxandall
lbaxandall Posts: 62 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
First day on MFP, yay! I'm just wondering, why does strength training not show any calorie burn? I'm aware that in the moment, strength training burns very few calories. But the burn you get through the following hours counts for something! Especially if you're lifting for more than just to maintain or "tone", I lift to gain muscle and muscle mass, so I like to challenge myself and lift a bit heavier. I would think I'd be able to allocate some calories during my day for the calories I'll burn after lifting weights. Thanks!

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  • kami3006
    kami3006 Posts: 4,979 Member
    You have to log it under "weight lifting" in the cardio section. But take it as a very rough estimate because determining calorie burns from lifting is difficult due to all the variables.
  • fizziofinn
    fizziofinn Posts: 7 Member
    It might be worth using a heart rate monitor to judge the csloroe burn.
    The best thing about weights is that u develop musvle which uses more fat. So dont be unduly worried about cslorie burn
  • lbaxandall
    lbaxandall Posts: 62 Member
    kami3006 wrote: »
    You have to log it under "weight lifting" in the cardio section. But take it as a very rough estimate because determining calorie burns from lifting is difficult due to all the variables.

    Thanks! I'll add that in, I didn't know that was an option. I can guesstimate, then at least I meet my time line everyday, it bugs me that it doesn't say I worked out as long as I did! :D
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