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Why doesnt it recognize strength training as burning calories?

alexismoham
alexismoham Posts: 35 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi, i go to the gym everyday and log my workouts on MFP but the app isnt counting calories from strength training. I have to log in cardio in order for it to count. An i doing something wrong?

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  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    alexismoham wrote: »
    Hi, i go to the gym everyday and log my workouts on MFP but the app isnt counting calories from strength training. I have to log in cardio in order for it to count. Am i doing something wrong?

    Nope - you're not doing it wrong.

    Keep in mind calorie burns for strength training are super hard to estimate.
  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    Log 'strength training' under Cardio and it will give you a few calories. I get about 175 for 45 minutes.+
  • alexismoham
    alexismoham Posts: 35 Member
    Thanks!!
  • alexismoham
    alexismoham Posts: 35 Member
    @Quiksylver296 that worked and really helps woth the calorie intake.
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