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Resting-Heavy Activity Levels (Some of us don't know)

mrscates
mrscates Posts: 559 Member
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Resting
Sleeping, reclining

Very light
Seated and standing activities, painting trades, driving, laboratory work, typing, sewing, ironing, cooking, playing cards, playing a musical instrument

Light
Walking on a level surface at 2.5 to 3 mph, garage work, electrical trades, carpentry, restaurant trades, house cleaning, child care, golf, sailing, table tennis

Moderate
Walking 3.5 to 4 mph, weeding and hoeing, carrying a load, cycling, skiing, tennis, dancing, weight training including rest between sets.

HeavY
Walking with load uphill, tree felling, heavy manual digging, basketball, climbing, football, soccer

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  • RainyDayKelli
    RainyDayKelli Posts: 85 Member
    Thank you! Incredibly helpful! I was just trying to figure out a two hour long trip to Costco. It's got to count for something...
  • Jstbrig
    Jstbrig Posts: 1
    Definitely needed this...thanks :)!
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