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How many calories do you burn?
If you want to know how approximately many calories you are using
for you everyday activities, here is a useful table giving you a
rough idea. These figures are based on someone weighing 65 kilograms
(10st 2lb), so keep in mind that lighter people generally require
less energy whilst heavier people require more energy to complete
the same activities.
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Non-sporting activities |
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Sporting activities |
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Activity |
Cal/hour |
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Activity |
Cal/hour |
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Sleeping |
60 |
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Cycling, gentle |
240 |
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Sitting |
90 |
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Running, slow |
280 |
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Driving a car |
120 |
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Jogging |
330 |
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Writing |
120 |
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Skiing |
390 |
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Typing |
120 |
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Golf |
390 |
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Gardening, weeding |
210 |
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Running, fast |
400 |
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House cleaning |
240 |
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Playing tennis |
420 |
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Shopping |
240 |
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Weight training |
420 |
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Walking, leisurely |
240 |
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Aerobics |
430 |
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Dancing, relaxed |
380 |
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Swimming, relaxed |
510 |
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Dancing, fast |
410 |
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Cycling, uphill |
600 |
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Gardening, digging |
480 |
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Playing squash |
840 |
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