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Flissbo
Flissbo Posts: 302 Member
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Hi ladies,

I've searched the formus but can't seem to find an answer :(

How do you all log the workouts on MFP? Strength training or strength training under the cardio bit so it records the calories? I don't suppose it is very accurate?

Thanks,

Fliss

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  • Emagali74
    Emagali74 Posts: 132 Member
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    I log under Cardio as strength training- I have an HRM so know exactly how many calories I burnt in each session..

    hOPE THAT HELPS,

    Emma.
  • Flissbo
    Flissbo Posts: 302 Member
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    Thanks Emma,

    Think I need to get a HRM. I swim a lot though and ideally would like one that works in water, but they are expensive! I have my birthday in September so maybe I'll get one then :)

    Did you notice how your HRM values differ from what MFP suggests?

    x
  • samntha14
    samntha14 Posts: 2,084 Member
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    HRMs are not accurate for anearobic exercise. YOu can log the calories manually, but be sure to only eat 300 back for lifting days. When I put in my calsI just automatically give myself 300 for 1 hour, and log all cardio including intervals separately.
  • bizco
    bizco Posts: 1,949 Member
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    I log it under Strength Training in the cardio section. I go with MFP default for calories burned because my HRM isn't accurate for weight lifting.
  • Flissbo
    Flissbo Posts: 302 Member
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    Thanks ladies,

    I guess I just figure out how long I was actually working out for (ie don't count the rest periods.)

    It doesn't come to very many calories when I log it (something like 58) But that was just the first day. I bet the workouts get longer / harder?
  • bizco
    bizco Posts: 1,949 Member
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    Definitely. The later stages (workouts) can take 90 minutes to complete including warm-ups and cool-down.

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