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Just saw this pop up. From USA Today 17 hours ago.
“Within the "moderate physical activity" category, a 154-pound person burns 180 calories an hour stretching, 220 calories an hour leisurely weightlifting, 290 calories an hour leisurely bicycling, 330 calories an hour dancing, 330 calories an hour golfing (when carrying one's own clubs and walking instead of using a golf cart), and 370 calories an hour hiking.
Within the "vigorous physical activity" category, a 154-pound person burns 440 calories an hour playing basketball, 440 calories an hour weightlifting ("with vigorous effort"), 460 calories an hour walking briskly, 510 calories an hour swimming, 590 calories an hour bicycling at 10 mph or greater, and 590 calories an hour running.”
So, about 100 calories an hour sitting and watching cat-vids. Nearly 600 calories an hour
doing a fairly hard workout.
Basically, you can work-out 7 days a week, for an hour a day, and in theory burn enough to lose a pound, or eat an extra 3500 calories and maintain. The cost/benefit ratio does not seem that good to me.
So, about 100 calories an hour sitting and watching cat-vids. Nearly 600 calories an hour
doing a fairly hard workout.
Basically, you can work-out 7 days a week, for an hour a day, and in theory burn enough to lose a pound, or eat an extra 3500 calories and maintain. The cost/benefit ratio does not seem that good to me.
Exercise isn't great for weight loss. It's great for a lot of other health reasons, but losing weight needs to have a calorie deficit. Decoupling exercise and movement from the idea that you need it to burn off your food, rather than needing it to build strength and endurance and even have fun can put people in a better mindset toward their health in general.
I was going to say I'd never heard of "leisurely weightlifting before" but quickly remembered the 60something dude with the 1984 feathered back hairdo who leisurely lifts weights every single day and hogs machines while talking to anyone who so much as makes eye contact with him.
I was going to say I'd never heard of "leisurely weightlifting before" but quickly remembered the 60something dude with the 1984 feathered back hairdo who leisurely lifts weights every single day and hogs machines while talking to anyone who so much as makes eye contact with him.
I'd estimate 90% of people are lifting weights leisurely at most commercial gyms.
Exercise isn't great for weight loss. It's great for a lot of other health reasons, but losing weight needs to have a calorie deficit. Decoupling exercise and movement from the idea that you need it to burn off your food, rather than needing it to build strength and endurance and even have fun can put people in a better mindset toward their health in general.
The point is not the per-hour calorie expenditure while you're doing the activity. The point is that it raises your overall metabolism, not only while you're doing the activity.
Ever notice how it's all the fat people who're excessively bundled up when it turns cold, and the athletes are fine with a light jacket?
Ever notice how it's all the fat people who're excessively bundled up when it turns cold, and the athletes are fine with a light jacket?
No. Low levels of bodyfat mean that the person has little protection from the cold. When preparing for athletic competitions, (which was usually in the summer) air conditioning was excruciating. I still use a heating pad on my lap at work and at home. Heating pad on lap right now. I am not saying I am anything great at this time athletically. I am probably below a healthy weight for bone density reasons.
It is the people with high blood pressure that keep the office exceptionally cold. I don't know about overweight, but the men in the office with high blood pressure are always hot.
No. Low levels of bodyfat mean that the person has little protection from the cold. When preparing for athletic competitions, (which was usually in the summer) air conditioning was excruciating. I still use a heating pad on my lap at work and at home. Heating pad on lap right now. I am not saying I am anything great at this time athletically. I am probably below a healthy weight for bone density reasons.
It is the people with high blood pressure that keep the office exceptionally cold. I don't know about overweight, but the men in the office with high blood pressure are always hot.
Agreed. I see fat guys outside in freezing weather wearing shorts and t-shirts, not skinny guys like me.
I'm extremely susceptible to getting cold when temps drop in the 20's, especially my hands and feet.
I will be wearing only shorts and T-shirt while running trails by the glacier in Juneau when temps are high 40s or above, while all the tourists are bundled up in parkas, gloves, rain gear etc. They probably think I'm a tough Alaskan. Not really. When the run is done- need more clothes!
Rowing burns 400 to 1000+ calories per hour(cph). My range is 850-950 cph when at pace. I reach higher levels but it's not sustainable and what's the point.
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