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how many calories burned?

umkcjz
umkcjz Posts: 3
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I am currently in phase 1, and on my 4th set of workouts; I was wondering if anyone has any idea how to calculate the amount of calories burned per workout?

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  • bcr1559
    bcr1559 Posts: 62 Member
    Buy a HRM!!!!! I was given one for Christmas and I love it. I know they can be a little pricey but it is worth checking them out and hopefully finding one that does what you want.
  • Polly758
    Polly758 Posts: 623 Member
    I've logged it as circuit training, seems about right to me

    Lifting weights seems a little low
  • bizco
    bizco Posts: 1,949 Member
    I log it under the "cardio" section of the "Exercise" tab and use "strength training" as the exercise name; look it up in the database. It seems low when compared to cardio exercise but I think it's better to underestimate the calorie burn rather than overestimate.

    Edit: I've read many articles/posts that say HRMs are inaccurate when it comes to weight lifting.
  • amsparky
    amsparky Posts: 825 Member
    I've seen the stuff about HRM's being off for lifting, but the way this program is designed seems to be more like circuit training, doesn't it? I mean, I really have to catch my breath after those ^&(#&*( step ups!

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