Calories Out!

Just for fun... lets continue with last weeks blurb titled “The Tortoise or the Hare?” - a post about exercise intensity and sport conditioning. Here is some interesting information I’ve looked up about the average calorie burn for 30mins of activity you might be familiar with.

Lying Down.......... 36 cal

Sex (light)…………. 39 cal

Toilet………….……. 44 cal

Reading……………. 48 cal

Sex (Vigorous) ….. 59 cal

Milking a Cow……. 88 cal

Camping……………. 92 cal

Decorating…………. 103 cal

Walking …………….. 110 cal

Gardening………..... 166 cal

Golf……………..….... 168 cal

Dancing……………... 175 cal

Cycling…………….... 208 cal

Punching Bag…..... 222 cal

Skiing……………….. 258 cal

Running………….... 295 cal

Push-ups & Sit ups... 295 cal

Circuit Training.... 295 cal

Climbing ………….. 298 cal

Martial Arts…….... 369 cal

Rugby……………..... 443 cal

Squash……………... 443 cal

Boxing……………... 443 cal