Curious on calories burned while crawling hands/knees

lostsoul2216

I seem to remember as a kid one of the larger calorie burns seemed to come from crawling on hands and knees.

Been looking on websites trying to find a accurate calorie burn for it, if it was done as part of a exercise program.

Say a moderate pace, not a fast crawl. Weight range would be 250-275.

It ought to burn a good amount I would think. say 20 minutes?

If someone has an idea of how many calories it burns, I would be grateful. Maybe even add it into the database if it is good.

suzieduh

Bump! Not sure if this is a serious post or not haha!

lostsoul2216

It is serious.

kristarablue

Mind going crazy trying to keep it clean...UGH ...your killing me

koosdel

I wanna see this!

kassied09

I wish I could help you out! All I can say is I hope you are cleaning ;]

bregalad5

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Larius

I don't see how there would be any advantage over walking or running. There may actually be less muscle use because you're not balancing. Babies crawl because they're not strong enough to walk upright yet.

So, at best it would be similar to walking or running which is: kilograms x kilometers x 1.036

Seajolly

As a kid, how did you know it was a large calorie burner? :laugh:

trud72

Mind going crazy trying to keep it clean...UGH ...your killing me

rofl same :devil:

suzieduh

I have the Human Centipede in my head now :sick: :sick: :sick:

jamja

Just out of curiosity....is this an indoor our outdoor activity?

lostsoul2216

Thanks on the formula to figure it.

I did 125 kg x 5 km x 1.036 and got 647. Mind you this was just curiosity.

not as good on the numbers as I was thinking. Ok. Thanks that answered the question.

kindergartenmommy

I actually googled "calories burned by crawling" and came to this board. I wasn't cleaning. But I was having fun following my kids through an indoor playground! Walking hunched over, crawling, avoiding obstacles (over and under and in between) and occasionally carrying my toddler! So for all you curious people - here's another reason crawling can be exercise! (Felt like a circuit training!)

TavistockToad

I seem to remember as a kid one of the larger calorie burns seemed to come from crawling on hands and knees.

what?!

you monitored the calories you burnt when crawling on your hands and knees when you were a child????????

unicornsmom

Glad I'm not the only Mommy/Babysitter that thought of this after chasing kids around the playspace in the libray, planning another playdate with friends at the playspace in the mall! Little ones got in good naps & I'm losing inches, win-win!

DavPul

*tries to think of a comment that won't get him a strike, can't, then slowly backs out of thread*

matt2442

OK I CANT POST HERE

Going4Lean

I seem to remember as a kid one of the larger calorie burns seemed to come from crawling on hands and knees.

Been looking on websites trying to find a accurate calorie burn for it, if it was done as part of a exercise program.

Say a moderate pace, not a fast crawl. Weight range would be 250-275.

It ought to burn a good amount I would think. say 20 minutes?

If someone has an idea of how many calories it burns, I would be grateful. Maybe even add it into the database if it is good.

I think they call it bear crawls. I have seen it on some crossfit videos.

iulia_maddie

I don't know about calories, but did you know there's quite a demand for stuff like this?
People who want to crawl on their hands and knees can meet other people who like to...wait for it...make people crawl. You might even get paid to do it and i hear the outfits are quite interesting.

matt2442

I don't know about calories, but did you know there's quite a demand for stuff like this?
People who want to crawl on their hands and knees can meet other people who like to...wait for it...make people crawl. You might even get paid to do it and i hear the outfits are quite interesting.

Where do I sign up?

ryry_

I"m glad you are learning to track your calories burned and nutrition at such a young age. :bigsmile:

Pink_November

lmfao... there is NO way that I could read this and not think.. well, not think.

Pink_November

I don't know about calories, but did you know there's quite a demand for stuff like this?
People who want to crawl on their hands and knees can meet other people who like to...wait for it...make people crawl. You might even get paid to do it and i hear the outfits are quite interesting.

OMG!!! Exactly!

dakotababy

I have the Human Centipede in my head now :sick: :sick: :sick:

NOOO!!! my nightmares are going to come back now....:(

ChristiSykes

This is the funniest thread

Mr_Bad_Example

That depends... are you carrying anyone on your back?

matt2442

That depends... are you carrying anyone on your back?

what is the point of crawling anywhere if you arent gonna play ride the pony?

Mr_Bad_Example

I seem to remember as a kid one of the larger calorie burns seemed to come from crawling on hands and knees.

Been looking on websites trying to find a accurate calorie burn for it, if it was done as part of a exercise program.

Is this in the Jenna Jamison workout DVD's?

devil_in_a_blue_dress

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That depends... are you carrying anyone on your back?

what is the point of crawling anywhere if you arent gonna play ride the pony?

Serving your master, sir.

Mr_Bad_Example

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That depends... are you carrying anyone on your back?

what is the point of crawling anywhere if you arent gonna play ride the pony?

Serving your master, sir.

I got it... it must be the "Mommie Dearest" workout.