Crossfit Question

I log it as circuit training. It gives me a pretty low number compared to perceived exertion but I like it that way.

Does your box use the app Sugar Wod? If so, you'll be able to record sets/reps and record PRS for the lifts and times of the workouts and share/comment with friends.

https://www.sugarwod.com

nakedraygun wrote: »

Gimsteinn1 wrote: »

nakedraygun wrote: »

Does your box use the app Sugar Wod? If so, you'll be able to record sets/reps and record PRS for the lifts and times of the workouts and share/comment with friends.

https://www.sugarwod.com

same if your box uses Wodify. - If not I recommend you keep track of your progress. Sometimes we feel like we haven't been progressing at all when in fact we've had a lot of progress

JoRocka wrote: »

I use TDEE and stop logging workouts.
Problem solved.

I probably should clarify my post.... Sugarwod (not sure about Wodify) won't give you a calorie burn, but it will help you keep track of the work you do in the gym.

As far as calorie burn, TDEE is a practical necessitity since your calorie burns won't that be great unless you do a rowing workout with set calorie goals per set, i.e. 50.

Lifting and bodyweight work doesn't account for all that much I'm afraid, but they keep the muscle on your body which is more important.

I record my lifts and WODs in a notebook. Would using Sugarwod give any benefits that paper & pen don't?

nakedraygun wrote: »

Sara1791 wrote: »

nakedraygun wrote: »

Gimsteinn1 wrote: »

nakedraygun wrote: »

Does your box use the app Sugar Wod? If so, you'll be able to record sets/reps and record PRS for the lifts and times of the workouts and share/comment with friends.

https://www.sugarwod.com

same if your box uses Wodify. - If not I recommend you keep track of your progress. Sometimes we feel like we haven't been progressing at all when in fact we've had a lot of progress

JoRocka wrote: »

I use TDEE and stop logging workouts.
Problem solved.

I probably should clarify my post.... Sugarwod (not sure about Wodify) won't give you a calorie burn, but it will help you keep track of the work you do in the gym.

As far as calorie burn, TDEE is a practical necessitity since your calorie burns won't that be great unless you do a rowing workout with set calorie goals per set, i.e. 50.

Lifting and bodyweight work doesn't account for all that much I'm afraid, but they keep the muscle on your body which is more important.

I record my lifts and WODs in a notebook. Would using Sugarwod give any benefits that paper & pen don't?

Sugarwod populates that day's workout via your boxes RSS. It is a subscription based platform that your box will need to subscribe too. I imagine Wodify is likewise?

Benefit? Other than the social interaction (fist bumps and commenting from friends) you won't have to write down your work by hand and will always have it on your phone. I believe in you export data in spreadsheets as well.

Gimsteinn1 wrote: »

Sara1791 wrote: »

nakedraygun wrote: »

Gimsteinn1 wrote: »

nakedraygun wrote: »

Does your box use the app Sugar Wod? If so, you'll be able to record sets/reps and record PRS for the lifts and times of the workouts and share/comment with friends.

https://www.sugarwod.com

same if your box uses Wodify. - If not I recommend you keep track of your progress. Sometimes we feel like we haven't been progressing at all when in fact we've had a lot of progress

JoRocka wrote: »

I use TDEE and stop logging workouts.
Problem solved.

I probably should clarify my post.... Sugarwod (not sure about Wodify) won't give you a calorie burn, but it will help you keep track of the work you do in the gym.

As far as calorie burn, TDEE is a practical necessitity since your calorie burns won't that be great unless you do a rowing workout with set calorie goals per set, i.e. 50.

Lifting and bodyweight work doesn't account for all that much I'm afraid, but they keep the muscle on your body which is more important.

I record my lifts and WODs in a notebook. Would using Sugarwod give any benefits that paper & pen don't?

Both wodify and Sugarwod are available as apps so it's less likely you'll forget your phone but the notebook might be left behind at home to be filled in later and when later arrives it can be forgotten (Happens to me all the time lol)

Very helpful. Thanks again!

I just tracked my calorie burn from my fitbit and manually entered it. I normally would skip it but since im in a MFP challenge I just plug it in. But i have the feature turned off that puts the calories back into my day

If you go the same number of times every week, you could just add it to your TDEE/base calories. Pick a calorie level, if youre losing too slow then lower it, and vice versa.

I prefer to log my exercise, because I don't always do the same amount and I never want to be eating on "credit" always on "savings". Also, my martial arts class varies in intensity. I log it between 500 and 600 calories for the hour, StrongLifts I log at 300 per hour, and yes, my weight loss is on track with those numbers. I would adjust if they weren't.

ETA: I also think it matters what kind of deficit you're running. Someone above said they just count it as "bonus". That is good if you have a small deficit. For me, I NEED the fuel. I'm just as concerned about eating too little as eating too much. I'll just get sick and fail in my goals if I cut too deep.

NAP150 wrote: »

Crossfit is new for me and I was only a beginner class and realize how much work it is. I am looking forward to my next class on Thursday..... Just want to log too much and I rarely eat back all calories but I found myself very hungry today after yesterdays session

Some workouts are more taxing on your body. Eat up, as to fuel up. Watch your measuremts and scale to see what your cals are doing.