Question regarding exercise calories

jdm1726

I needed a new cardio workout, the treadmill, and exercise bike were getting a little boring....I drilled a hole in my daughters snow sled (circular hard plastic) ran a rope through it and put that around my shoulders and pull her around like a sled dog...she's about 60 lbs..go for about 20-30 minutes...how would I even count that for calories?

And how to I get her to stop yelling 'MUSH MUSH, Hiyah run!"

shannonshock13

hahaha this is awesome! :laugh:

As far as logging it, do you have a HRM?

If not is there an option for walking at an incline while carrying something (groceries, weighted vest, something of that nature?)

jdm1726

There is a cardio option for 'Carrying 15 lb infant....maybe 'Hiking, climbing hills with 20 lb load'

Don't have a heart rate monitor...but by the time I finish the hill in the neighborhood I can feel my heart pounding....and have a 15 min walk after that...

LorinaLynn

Hiking with 10-20 pound load? Sure, she's heavier, but pulling is a little easier than carrying.

jdm1726

Yeah..it is easier to pull than to carry..I think I'll go with the hiking option...thanks!

PetulantOne

That sounds like so much fun!

jdm1726

That sounds like so much fun!

She loves the ride, I love the exercise and the time we spend together...

I could probably pull my teenage son along too...but the TV, Playstation 3, couch and extension cords might be a bit heavy...:)

CarsonRuns

I could probably pull my teenage son along too...but the TV, Playstation 3, couch and extension cords might be a bit heavy...:)

My son is living at your house? I hope you fed him. A box of Cheezits usually does the trick.

jdm1726

LOL...A head band, a coathanger and a bag of cheezies...perpetual motion! My GOD! We've just solved the energy crisis!

Cyclink

And how to I get her to stop yelling 'MUSH MUSH, Hiyah run!"

Run faster.