how to log ab exercises

[ylorse]

How do you log ab exercises with fitbit? I have a dvd that works the abs but no idea how to imput it so I get credit.

[LZeeW]

I think you should create a custom activity record for this DVD.  My Fitness Pal has a good calorie estimator for all kinds of activities.  I would judge how much time was spent on each type of exercise and estimate the total calories for the workout.  The link for the calorie estimator is http://www.myfitnesspal.com/exercise/lookup.  You can star it as part of your favorite activities.

You can always edit the calories burned if it seems off.

This might help you.

[slysam · Accepted solution]

From the exercise database; "calisthenics mild to moderate effort". For that entry they often use ab work as an example, other examples might be leg lifts, donkey kicks, some back exercises that don't involve weights. There is another option for "calisthenics vigorous effort" the common examples for that are full pushups and pullups I think it would also include high energy bodyweight exercises like burpees

[ylorse]

Thank you! That will work perfect!

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[StacHrub]

Where can I find the "exercise database"? I have a Fitbit Blaze and only have limited exercises to track towards.Like walk, run, workout, treadmill, weights, golf, etc. They are very standard.

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@StacHrub wrote:

Where can I find the "exercise database"? I have a Fitbit Blaze and only have limited exercises to track towards.Like walk, run, workout, treadmill, weights, golf, etc. They are very standard.

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@StacHrub: I know your post is old, but it resurfaced as the topic was revived. The exercise database can be found when you log an activity in your Dashboard. Just enter a few letters of the activity you’re interested in in the search field:

You’ll see less common activities, like "snowshoeing" above. You can also create your own custom activities. OTOH, you could just use the generic "WORKOUT" activity on your Blaze.