logging exercise/or not

smb0701
smb0701 Posts: 234
edited October 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
hi MFP family. i have a question about logging in exercise. the question is how do i log in when i am running around with my 3 yr old playing the racing game? i don't usually log that but i think i am doing myself a disservice that has to be included as some sort of workout. by the time i am done running around after him i am out of breath and tired, that has got to be a workout. just wondering.

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  • jessicae1aine
    jessicae1aine Posts: 885
    I tend to guess, honestly. Figure out what speed or walking/running/whatever it's closest to, and give it a go. Rough estimates are better than selling yourself short.
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    If this is a typical activity for you, you might consider setting your activity level to "active" or "very active" to account for it.
  • colortheplanet
    colortheplanet Posts: 13
    If you do this on a daily basis, you could just set your activity level higher
  • ItsMeLori
    ItsMeLori Posts: 346
    That would be hard to log. I suggest investing in a HRM.. I've seen people log walking for 4 hours while walking at a zoo, but didn't take into consideration when they stopped to watch the animals. If I don't wear my HRM I don't log it.
  • Danahimself
    Danahimself Posts: 279 Member
    "i think i am doing myself a disservice." I would agree. Great responses in this thread for ya but yeah I would at least estimate or get a pedometer.
  • smb0701
    smb0701 Posts: 234
    thanks you guys for the responses. i truly appreciate it.
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