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Calories burned during weight lifting.

itsme_timd
itsme_timd Posts: 59
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I noticed MFP doesn't count calories burned during weight training and I was curious if there is a reason for that. I found this link: http://www.livestrong.com/article/338469-how-to-calculate-calories-burned-weight-lifting/ that gives a formula for calculating the calories.

If there's a reason they're not counted here then I don't want to add them to my daily totals, however if it's just a feature that MFP doesn't have then I'd like to start adding those to my daily burn.

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  • jeffryjirraf
    jeffryjirraf Posts: 179 Member
    I would suggest using another service like fitbit or endomondo and tie it in with MFP. That is how I calculate weight lifting etc.
  • itsme_timd
    itsme_timd Posts: 59
    I would suggest using another service like fitbit or endomondo and tie it in with MFP. That is how I calculate weight lifting etc.

    Do those sites track calories burnt as well? I use MFP, Runkeeper and Fitocracy now, I can track my routines but none of those sites track the calories.
  • skylark94
    skylark94 Posts: 2,036 Member
    Log "strength training" under the cardio section. The strength training section is for logging weight and reps, not burn.

    If you want a reasonably accurate number, you need to wear a heart rate monitor with a chest strap and keep your HR up during your workout.
  • jeffryjirraf
    jeffryjirraf Posts: 179 Member
    I would suggest using another service like fitbit or endomondo and tie it in with MFP. That is how I calculate weight lifting etc.

    Do those sites track calories burnt as well? I use MFP, Runkeeper and Fitocracy now, I can track my routines but none of those sites track the calories.

    I use runkeeper, well I used to, but I use endomondo because it feeds into my fitbit, which in turn feeds into MFP. That i can guarantee works
  • itsme_timd
    itsme_timd Posts: 59
    Thanks for the info, I'll check that out. I do use a HRM but it's a strapless one, I just check it periodically throughout my workout.
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