strength training = calories?

star7676 · July 2012

Just wondering why when I add my strength training for the day, it doesn't count as burning any calories...any thoughts?

ZyheeMoongazer · July 2012

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/help/faq/91-doesn-t-strength-training-burn-calories-why-don-t-you-show-any-calories-burned-for-strength-training

madmags · July 2012

If you check the frequently asked questions section, it explains this. It is because there are to many variables in weight lifting, like the weight you are using, time in between reps, the intensity, etc.

star7676 · July 2012

That was easy...thanks!!

gkbanister · July 2012

i WONDERED THE SAME THING....i THINK IT IS BECAUSE YOUR BUILDING MUSCLE ...AND YOUR HEART RATE DOESN'T GET UP LIKE W/ CARDIO!

mom2nate08 · July 2012

I log mine under circuit training in the cardio section.

FammaMel · July 2012

A heart rate monitor eliminates the guessing.

downinaggieland98 · July 2012

I used this site for a rough estimate. I usually log closer to general (even though I do fairly intense training) to keep it safe.

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

amyreafleng · July 2012

You can also log it as strength training under cardio

mrsnathanandrew · July 2012

If you look up strength training under the cardio section it gives you an estimate, but there are too many things that factor in to figuring out the calories for it. I use my HRM when I lift to get my cals

nikkiprickett · July 2012

get a hear rate monitor WITH the strap for better accuracy

strength training = calories?

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