Calories burned question - gym class

So, I've been going to the gym more regularly, and my favorite class there is weight lifting, called 'Bodypump" at Gold's Gym.  I think the weight lifting under moderate to vigorous is right, but I'm not sure how to check for sure. The class involves high rep, low weight sets with very little time for rest during the entire 60 minutes, 5 minutes is cool down and 5 minutes is warm up, and I'm dripping sweat during the set after warm up.

Is assuming the hour is around 400 calories burned reasonable? or is there another way I can get a more exact amount? I eat more on days I go to the gym, and I don't want to eat back the equivalent of everything I'm burning off.

I'm 5'7 and 153 lbs, want to lose that 'last 10'.

Acording to Les Mills, on average women burn 390 calories while men burn 490 doing BodyPump. If you're dripping sweat you must be working somewhat hard, at least given your fitness level (there are many people that don't sweat in BP, doing the class with the same weight for ages). So you can log in between 350-400. For an accurate number use a heart rate monitor.

(BTW, Bodypump isn't weight lifting, it's a cardio+strength/endurance training combined class.)

try investing in a hrm that shows calories burned. This helps me tremendously. I can see exactly how many calories i have burned doing weight circuits and also keep a closer watch on my heart rate. it really is amazing to see what is actually burned in these activities and its usually higher than you think.

Original Post by 321go:

If you're dripping sweat you must be working somewhat hard, at least given your fitness level (there are many people that don't sweat in BP, doing the class with the same weight for ages).

Or it could be hot in there. Just sayin'..

Original Post by bmx419:

Original Post by 321go:

If you're dripping sweat you must be working somewhat hard, at least given your fitness level (there are many people that don't sweat in BP, doing the class with the same weight for ages).

Or it could be hot in there. Just sayin'..

You got me there! I also forgot that some people sweat more than others... Still assuming properly working air conditioning and that the poster doesn't have serious perspiration problems she worked hard.

Or she could just have poured a bottle of water on top of her. Just kidding!

Is it hot in here or is it just me? ::fans self::

Hehe.. nah, the room is probably around 75 degrees, somewhat humid, but not bad.  They have 2 giant fans that get turned on and help keep people cool.

I actually only get really sweaty during the squats, and it runs down the inside of my elbows (not really sure where it starts from) - ::shrug:: If I'm not good and sore the next day I resolve to do better next time.

I'll look into getting my own hrm too, along with those support gloves I keep meaning to pick up 'one of these days' and try to make it sooner rather than later.

Thanks for the responses :)

Original Post by 321go:

Acording to Les Mills, on average women burn 390 calories while men burn 490 doing BodyPump. If you're dripping sweat you must be working somewhat hard, at least given your fitness level (there are many people that don't sweat in BP, doing the class with the same weight for ages). So you can log in between 350-400. For an accurate number use a heart rate monitor.

(BTW, Bodypump isn't weight lifting, it's a cardio+strength/endurance training combined class.)

 Yes, Bodypump [Les Mills] and Group Power [Body Training Systems] are cardio/strength endurance classes. I find it sad that Les Mills gives out averages...since there really are no averages. Two women and/or men that are the same age, height and weight can burn completely different amounts of cals in any type of activity. A lot has to do with your fitness level and nothing has to do with the amount that you sweat. Some people sweat more or less than other people. That's just the way it is. The best way to determine your caloric burn is by purchasing a HRM or bodybugg.

If you really want to know more accurately what you burn during a workout, I would invest in a HRM. I have a polar f7 and LOVE IT!

The reason I prefer a HRM over a basic calorie counter is bc I mostly focus on the HR rather than the calorie counter during the workout & this usually makes me push even harder.

Also, the calorie counter takes in my age, weight, HR, height...I feel it knows my fitness level better than cc does with the HR added to it.  I'm usually disgusting after a boot camp class & dripping sweat, so my cals burn higher than what cc may say. However swimming for instance, is pretty easy for me. I hardly use any effort doing laps, but cc will say I burn a ton of cals, when really my HRM shows I burn half that.

i have a MYMIO watch which takes your heart rate on your wrist and calculates the calories burned during a body pump session. im 5'1 and 153 i typically like to go pretty heavy with my weights and my watch will usually measures between 520-580 cals for the hour. Even though Body Pump isnt technically considered weight lifting, iv found that as it does target specific muscle groups and im still getting the results i would have wanted to get through weightlifting...i.e a leaner more toned look and you can still wake up pretty darn sore the next day!