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Strength training and calories

LenaMena87
Posts: 469 Member
How do we know the amount of calories burned when performing these types of exercises.
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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.0 -
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 .. 300-5000 -
Hmmm ok thx for the info! I guess it will go unaccounted for!!!0
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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.0 -
There isnt much to say... it varies on some people. i use
http://www.healthstatus.com/calculate/cbc
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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!0 -
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.0
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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.0
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heart rate monitor is the only way to get an accurate reading....i love mine !!0
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BUMP!0
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