Swimming: light/moderate

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Barrettone
Barrettone Posts: 2 Member
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I’ve got a gripe: I did a 4k set yesterday averaging 1:28 per 100m that MFP put down as ‘light/moderate effort’. I feel like it deserved more of a ‘heavy/lots of effort’ at the least.
What pace do you have to go to get recognised around here? Olympic level?

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  • Dilvish
    Dilvish Posts: 398 Member
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    Fitbit, MFP etc. are all using estimates because everyone is different. I personally never rely on these gadgets to determine fitness levels.

    If you are swimming 100m in 1:28 minutes then yes you are going at a heavy/intense rate.

    Trust me, if you can swim that fast (no swim aids I assume) then you needn't worry about your fitness level!
  • SwannySez
    SwannySez Posts: 5,864 Member
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    I would generally log that rate as “Swimming laps freestyle, fast, vigorous effort” even if I break it up and am doing IMs or other strokes. The other options for fly, back and breast exist I think by I was too lazy to search them out.

    Oh, you’re using a device? Ah, I am old and lazy and pick the exercise.
  • Barrettone
    Barrettone Posts: 2 Member
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    Thanks all, you're very kind!
    I'm pretty much just wanting to have more calories shown as being burnt off for an excuse to eat more.
    Thanks for the help

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