Love Pump class...can't seem to record it on MFP?

newcl360
newcl360 Posts: 28 Member
edited December 25 in Fitness and Exercise
Hey guys!

I'm just new to this :)
I'm trying to record a 60 strength training pump class in my exercise part of MFP.
It's really tricky as there doesn't seem to be a generic option to click like there is for and aerobics class.
I've tried to log it as individual repetitions but it says I haven't burnt many calories....there must be another way!
Would love any suggestions.

Thanks

:)

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  • Kara_xxx
    Kara_xxx Posts: 635 Member
    sure there is weight training in the cardio database?
  • contingencyplan
    contingencyplan Posts: 3,639 Member
    it's just circuit training.

    Actual calorie burn is closer to strength training entry than circuit training though. It's not that much, 400 or so per hour.
  • Kara_xxx
    Kara_xxx Posts: 635 Member
    There is "strength training" under cardio. You don't have to add it as circuits. Body Pump is nothing like circuits training really.
  • BSchoberg
    BSchoberg Posts: 712 Member
    I'm a big fan of Body Pump, too --- and had the same trouble. The strenght training section didn't really do it so I trolled the web looking for a ballpark calorie burn and used it as cardio. Only you know how hard you work, but I used between 400 & 500 calories for the 60 minutes.

    I'm using a FitBit, but the burn for Pump isn't very accurate --- but my Polar HRM is in the mail, so soon, I'll have some better data. It will be interesting to see how close my estimates were.

    Keep Pumping!
  • Swissmiss
    Swissmiss Posts: 8,754 Member
    To get a really accurate count use a heart rate monitor. MFP doesn't take into consideration your sex, height, currant weight.
  • XXXMinnieXXX
    XXXMinnieXXX Posts: 3,459 Member
    I'm going to try this class next week. I find 400 per hour is usually a good estimate if your not sure what your burnt but got a sweat on x
  • EmmaM2211
    EmmaM2211 Posts: 536 Member
    To get a really accurate count use a heart rate monitor. MFP doesn't take into consideration your sex, height, currant weight.

    MFP does use your age, sex, height and current weight....I still think they calorie burns are inflated though.
    I agree get a HRM for an accurate burn, when I got mine I realised I've been overestimating by almost double for a lot of my activities but a couple were underestimated.
  • MelanieAG05
    MelanieAG05 Posts: 359 Member
    I do Body Pump and use an HRM. I generally burn about 350-400 cals in a 60 min class.
  • brookepenni
    brookepenni Posts: 787 Member
    Im more of a Body Attack girl myself - but , Pump is awesome too. I agree it isnt anything like circuit training. I only burn 200 calories (with a HRM) in the 60 minutes and I lift heavy (heavier than the female instructors) so dont be too generous when you estimate calories - especially if you're eating them back.
  • BerryH
    BerryH Posts: 4,698 Member
    I do Body Pump and log it as weight training. You won't get an accurate burn using an HRM as they are only calibrated for cardio - the HR spikes when lifting and throws it out.
  • handle123
    handle123 Posts: 62
    I thinkthe exercise options are extremely limited on here. I use the cross trainer alot and have to enter it as high impact aerobics!
  • newcl360
    newcl360 Posts: 28 Member
    Thanks guys!!
    You've been really helpful!
    I just searched the web and found that you can burn up to 560 calories in a pump class,
    i think i'll go for half of that!
    There's nothing worse than overestimating :0
  • Kara_xxx
    Kara_xxx Posts: 635 Member
    I do Body Pump and use an HRM. I generally burn about 350-400 cals in a 60 min class.

    Similar here.
  • BerryH
    BerryH Posts: 4,698 Member
    I thinkthe exercise options are extremely limited on here. I use the cross trainer alot and have to enter it as high impact aerobics!
    Use "Elliptical Trainer."
  • handle123
    handle123 Posts: 62
    oooh ill try that one thankyou! :)
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