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gypsygal2010
gypsygal2010 Posts: 9
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I was wondering if I should put anything in for sitting in class all day? Not exercise by any means, but still calorie burning... what all should we put in the cardio section?!

Thanks!

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  • panther87
    panther87 Posts: 78 Member
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    I probably wouldnt count the sitting but if you wear a pedometer, theres a place to track your steps per day. So when you change classes or walk to lunch or car you can keep track of that. Hope this helps.
  • gypsygal2010
    gypsygal2010 Posts: 9
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    Hmm.. that is a very good idea! Also, I am looking for low-impact (I'm prone to stress fractures) exercise that is about as effective as running.. anything helps! Or, even if you have a really good running workout.. I'd be interested in that too! (I'll just need to warm-up really well)
  • Cassia
    Cassia Posts: 467 Member
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    are you referring to the energy (calories) used while putting your brain at work?
    I've often thought of this but, i don't know if it can really be counted... i try to just make sure i'm getting the "good" calories and eating enough for brain fuel.
  • FireMonkey
    FireMonkey Posts: 500 Member
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    Here's a website that does calculate calories burned while sitting in class: http://www.dietandfitnesstoday.com/calories-burned-by.php?search=sitting

    Funny thing is, when I was a student I could eat tons of food without gaining weight. I guess brain work does use up lots of calories...:wink:
  • tlblood
    tlblood Posts: 473 Member
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    Hmm.. that is a very good idea! Also, I am looking for low-impact (I'm prone to stress fractures) exercise that is about as effective as running.. anything helps! Or, even if you have a really good running workout.. I'd be interested in that too! (I'll just need to warm-up really well)

    Couch to 5K (C25K) is a great running program for beginners. More info at coolrunnings.com or there are podcasts and iPhone apps that take you through it.

    Also, for low impact, the elliptical trainer is great. Gets you going at a runners pace without the impact on your knees.
  • jquintinjr
    jquintinjr Posts: 191
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    bump to my topics
  • StaceG1986
    StaceG1986 Posts: 350
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    Here's a website that does calculate calories burned while sitting in class: http://www.dietandfitnesstoday.com/calories-burned-by.php?search=sitting

    Funny thing is, when I was a student I could eat tons of food without gaining weight. I guess brain work does use up lots of calories...:wink:

    Most of my weight has appeared from being a student! I can't believe how much weight I gained in 3 years, almost a stone a year!

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