Why no sex?

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fatgit2015
fatgit2015 Posts: 1 Member
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So why is sex not listed as an exercise? As a measure of physical activity ie burning calories it is as valid as many of the more obscure exercises on the list. Thoughts?
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  • RuNaRoUnDaFiEld
    RuNaRoUnDaFiEld Posts: 5,864 Member
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    If your thinking of calories burned whilst doing it, you aren't doing it well!
  • 257_Lag
    257_Lag Posts: 1,249 Member
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    Because sex is supposed to be part of your "normal" life. Or so I've heard. Read that somewhere. Don't know it it's really true. I know people that claim to have sex regularly.
  • Nograce80
    Nograce80 Posts: 8,443 Member
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    wrestling?
  • slideaway1
    slideaway1 Posts: 1,006 Member
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    Two minutes (bad cardio) is a fairly low calorie burn. You might get better results with domestic chores.
  • katkins3
    katkins3 Posts: 1,360 Member
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    Most people think of sex as something other than exercise, like a common part of life.
  • RobDowney
    RobDowney Posts: 2,445 Member
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    just work in some pilates.
  • Timshel_
    Timshel_ Posts: 22,834 Member
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    257_Lag wrote: »
    Because sex is supposed to be part of your "normal" life. Or so I've heard. Read that somewhere. Don't know it it's really true. I know people that claim to have sex regularly.

    I heard about these people who have sex, but never believed the rumors.

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  • Jessyd76
    Jessyd76 Posts: 539 Member
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    We may want to commission a research study. Have folks wear heart rate monitors to track calorie burn for various activities.

    Any volunteers? All in the name of science, of course.
  • crssftlv
    crssftlv Posts: 715 Member
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    Maybe because the calorie burn is different based on what you actually do during sex.
  • Tenmidwest
    Tenmidwest Posts: 1,369 Member
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    Certified Trainer here
  • ROFLwaffle82
    ROFLwaffle82 Posts: 205 Member
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    Does anyone need a spotter?
  • Jessyd76
    Jessyd76 Posts: 539 Member
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    Gimme a minute. I'm stretching.
  • BuffMcFly
    BuffMcFly Posts: 97 Member
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    Jessyd76 wrote: »
    Gimme a minute. I'm stretching.
    Ohhhhhhhh yeah! hahaah

  • Lindsayannb
    Lindsayannb Posts: 125 Member
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    Lmao my hubs and I had a convo about this just the other day.
  • Jessyd76
    Jessyd76 Posts: 539 Member
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    You always hear it's a good calorie burn. Might as well find out for sure! ;)

    Let the 'research' begin! ;)
  • Timshel_
    Timshel_ Posts: 22,834 Member
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    Jessyd76 wrote: »
    You always hear it's a good calorie burn. Might as well find out for sure! ;)

    Let the 'research' begin! ;)

    There have been tons of forum posts on this actually. Realistically it is as active as a brisk walk for whatever duration you go. Online everyone goes for hours, but for 15 minutes of good intensity they say it is only about a hundred calories usually. Now go ahead ad let the 400 calories epic sexual Olympiads profess and strut.

  • Jessyd76
    Jessyd76 Posts: 539 Member
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    Chaelaz wrote: »
    Jessyd76 wrote: »
    You always hear it's a good calorie burn. Might as well find out for sure! ;)

    Let the 'research' begin! ;)

    There have been tons of forum posts on this actually. Realistically it is as active as a brisk walk for whatever duration you go. Online everyone goes for hours, but for 15 minutes of good intensity they say it is only about a hundred calories usually. Now go ahead ad let the 400 calories epic sexual Olympiads profess and strut.

    Good to know! Bummer it's only 100 calories or so - but what a fun way to burn an extra 100 or 200. :)

    So semi related question ... I feel like I'm putting dating/sex on hold till I get closer to my goal. Anyone else feel like they are doing that as well? Or have a strong argument for not putting it on hold?
  • thatonegirlwiththestuff
    thatonegirlwiththestuff Posts: 1,171 Member
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    I know I must burn a solid... 4-7 calories. There's not too much exertion being put out when I lay there completely selfish :#
  • Jessyd76
    Jessyd76 Posts: 539 Member
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    thatonegirlwiththestuff wrote: »
    I know I must burn a solid... 4-7 calories. There's not too much exertion being put out when I lay there completely selfish :#

    Hahahaha! So true!!! But so enjoyable!

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