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TOPIC: How to log P90x ?

 
June 07, 2012 03:16
Hi there,

I've just started P90X and was wondering what is the easiest way to log it? When I search P90X in the exercise tab, it doesn't appear. Should I log each and every move and how many reps I did etc?

Thanks!
June 07, 2012 05:45
I have the same query for Bodypump (Les Mills). I know it's a high calorie burner (about 500) but don't know how to log a whole exercise.

Any ideas anyone?
June 19, 2012 10:45
Hey-guys. I'm new here also and was also wondering the same thing. I did a search in MFP-some say to use a combo of calisthenics or cardio. Some use a hrm and manually enter the calories burned. I skirted away from breaking each individual exercise out from the workouts-that would take some time to do each day. Did either of you two come up with something?
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June 19, 2012 12:19
This website gives an estimate: http://p90xcalories.com/ but nothing is going to be completely accurate. I log mine using a HRM and I've found that I usually burn anywhere from 300-500 depending on the work out (I'm 5'5" 158 lbs) and I'm typically pushing myself pretty hard. Then I just created a new exercise when I logged it for the first time. Hope this helped! drinker
Edited by Lizlicious2187 On June 19, 2012 12:20
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June 19, 2012 12:21
QUOTE:

This website gives an estimate: http://p90xcalories.com/ but nothing is going to be completely accurate. I log mine using a HRM and I've found that I usually burn anywhere from 300-500 depending on the work out (I'm 5'5" 158 lbs) and I'm typically pushing myself pretty hard. drinker


Hey guys,

Use this website for an estimate. When you go into your exercises, you can create your own using the calorie estimates from the other website and name it for each individual workout. Then when you want to add it, it's in your own personal database for regular usage.

You may also want to check us out, we have a group for P90X as well: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/5498-p90x-the-game-changers
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June 19, 2012 13:45
If you have a heart rate monitor, that can give you a good approximate number of calories burned, then you can just track that amount for each of the workouts. Keep in mind that HRM tend to overestimate calories burned for resistance training. I'd probably multiple what you get by .75.
July 31, 2012 02:40
Thanks for all the tips everyone. I've just been logging my classes under the 'create new exercise' option. Must be working as I've lost a stone so far! Wohoo!!!

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