Strength training and calories

LenaMena87
LenaMena87 Posts: 469 Member
edited November 12 in Fitness and Exercise
How do we know the amount of calories burned when performing these types of exercises.

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  • JoeyB56
    JoeyB56 Posts: 20 Member
    My thoughts exactly. If I'm doing strength training exercises, I know I'm burning more calories than sitting. But I can't find any calculators that can help me calculate the calories burned.

    So thanks for asking this question.
  • Taylerr88
    Taylerr88 Posts: 320 Member
    pretty sure you cant calculate this at all. there are so many variables.. high, weight, rest time, amount of lift, amount of reps etc..

    i have seen this number thrown out a lot tho .. a average hour gym session .. 300-500
  • LenaMena87
    LenaMena87 Posts: 469 Member
    Hmmm ok thx for the info! I guess it will go unaccounted for!!!
  • FIT_Beanie
    FIT_Beanie Posts: 15
    If u can afford it get a heart rate monitor that calculates calories.
    I used mine today when I was doing strength training and 10 mins of cardio and in the hour i burned 476 cals in 67 mins.
  • Thedreamer1985
    Thedreamer1985 Posts: 18 Member
    There isnt much to say... it varies on some people. i use

    http://www.healthstatus.com/calculate/cbc

    and
    http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/calories_burned_list.asp

    I hope it helps! My problem is how much do i burn when i do a ved, but if i do something with a machine, it tells me how many i burned...

    Good luck!
  • nlstarr
    nlstarr Posts: 1
    Did you read the Q&A on this site. It said to log strength training under cardio,, 30 minutes gives you a little over 100 calories burned. Its hard to determine because of the rest between sets, etc.
  • mhotch
    mhotch Posts: 901 Member
    Unfortunately, HRM's are not as accurate for strength training as they are for cardio. I take credit for all calorie burn, but only indulge/eat cardio calories burned.
  • stephanie8625
    stephanie8625 Posts: 119 Member
    heart rate monitor is the only way to get an accurate reading....i love mine !!
  • Melmade
    Melmade Posts: 349 Member
    BUMP!
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