How do you log exercise videos?

martinkristyk
martinkristyk Posts: 26 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hi All

I'm trying to figure out the best way to calculate my exercise when I do a workout video that incorporates both cardio and strength-- such as Jillian Michael's 30 day shred. I am new to myfitnesspal, and I noticed that specific workouts (such as these videos) aren't in the database the way so many foods are.

I'm wondering how others have handled exercises like this? I seems I keep defaulting to "aerobics" when I know it's not exactly the same.

Thanks for any help you can offer...

Kristy

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  • crb1988
    crb1988 Posts: 134 Member
    I would log it as circuit training.

    Or you could use a HRM and input the amount that it gives you.
  • NKF92879
    NKF92879 Posts: 601 Member
    I would log it as circuit training.

    Or you could use a HRM and input the amount that it gives you.


    ^^^ Exactly this.
  • vettle
    vettle Posts: 621 Member
    I do it as circuit too, but when I used to do circuits in gyms it was nothing compared to Jillian Michaels Ripped in 30. But it's good enough
  • quelquun
    quelquun Posts: 42 Member
    I had the same problem at first (I am also doing some Jillian Michaels workout). I log it as circuit training, since she incorporates strength, cardio, and abs into it.

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