Does an active job count as exercise?
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durhamity
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I am a massage therapist and I was told that for each hour that I massage, I should count it to as a leisurly walk, 2.5 mph. Although I love the thought of getting to add extra activity to my exercise journal, I also know that when I set my goals with MFP, I checked off that I was active at work. Therefore I think that it is already factored into my calorie allowance. Any input would on this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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When you set youself up, what activity level did you choose? I thing your routine occupation should not be recorded as exercise but reflected in your activity choice and your baseline calorie allotment.0
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No, an active job counts as an active lifestyle.0
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It's already calculated into your goals based on the activity level you selected. Adding it again as exercise would be double dipping.0
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I was wondering the same thing - I work on an assembly line, building minivans and engines - today I was on my feet for 8 hours straight, walking up and down a ramp to do my job. I know I burned calories doing it, but I just sort of count those as a bonus
(as in I don't count them at all)
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It's already calculated into your goals based on the activity level you selected. Adding it again as exercise would be double dipping.
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