Burnt Calories in Public Bus?

spottedlee
spottedlee Posts: 372
edited November 11 in Fitness and Exercise
I can not find anything but I wonder,, if the bus is full and you are forced to stand up, holding to pole or whatever,, and rode for a while (in my case, express bus, no stop for 40 minutes),, dealing with all kind of motions which takes muscles in both legs and arms to keep yourself in balance,,, Is this something you can count as burnt calories?

I was not able to find anything supporting my theory. :frown:
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  • shovav91
    shovav91 Posts: 2,335 Member
    I wouldn't count it. It's just a part of daily activities.
  • HeidiRene
    HeidiRene Posts: 335 Member
    I wouldn't count it. It's just a part of daily activities.

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  • alexbelly
    alexbelly Posts: 277 Member
    I can not find anything but I wonder,, if the bus is full and you are forced to stand up, holding to pole or whatever,, and rode for a while (in my case, express bus, no stop for 40 minutes),, dealing with all kind of motions which takes muscles in both legs and arms to keep yourself in balance,,, Is this something you can count as burnt calories?

    I was not able to find anything supporting my theory. :frown:
    If you don't rely too much on your arms, it will engage your abs more.

    I don't think it think it burns enough to log, though... but I'm far from a pro at this
  • Sl1ghtly
    Sl1ghtly Posts: 855 Member
    How fast was it going?
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    I wouldn't count it. It's just a part of daily activities.

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    yep
  • Di3012
    Di3012 Posts: 2,247 Member
    I can not find anything but I wonder,, if the bus is full and you are forced to stand up, holding to pole or whatever,, and rode for a while (in my case, express bus, no stop for 40 minutes),, dealing with all kind of motions which takes muscles in both legs and arms to keep yourself in balance,,, Is this something you can count as burnt calories?

    I was not able to find anything supporting my theory. :frown:

    No, the calories you burnt would only be a fraction more than what you would have burned during that time anyway.

    It is not aerobic nor is it a specific workout session.
  • Justjoshin
    Justjoshin Posts: 999 Member
    Try a more aggressive form of holding onto the pole, you'll burn more calories in 40 minutes if you can stick with it

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  • spottedlee
    spottedlee Posts: 372
    How fast was it going?
    60 miles a hour on freeway,, our freeways around Seattle are both curvy and hilly and it was during rush hour, with many sudden stops...

    As for "daily",, I ride the bus twice a month, so it's not daily.
  • rjt1000
    rjt1000 Posts: 700 Member
    Try a more aggressive form of holding onto the pole, you'll burn more calories in 40 minutes if you can stick with it

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    maybe doing pullups while hanging on the bar?
  • Beastette
    Beastette Posts: 1,497 Member
    Pulling the bus is best.
  • plushkitten
    plushkitten Posts: 547 Member
    Try a more aggressive form of holding onto the pole, you'll burn more calories in 40 minutes if you can stick with it

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    hahahah this<33
  • Cait_Sidhe
    Cait_Sidhe Posts: 3,150 Member
    I wouldn't count it. It's just a part of daily activities.


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    yep
    nod
  • munchkinhugs
    munchkinhugs Posts: 278 Member
    Wouldn't count it either. It's just a little (not sure how big, or small) bonus for the days you have to do it :)
  • najla56
    najla56 Posts: 195 Member
    happened to me once when i was holding on for dear life on a crowded highway bus. so my guess is you probably got some nice upper-body strength workout, but as the HR dint elevate much, not much of calories burned to log.
  • ruby_red_rose
    ruby_red_rose Posts: 321 Member
    Try a more aggressive form of holding onto the pole, you'll burn more calories in 40 minutes if you can stick with it

    7453.jpg

    This made me laugh out loud :)
  • ejohndrow
    ejohndrow Posts: 1,399 Member
    Wouldn't count it either. It's just a little (not sure how big, or small) bonus for the days you have to do it :)
    I agree with this. I take a 20 minute ride, 40 round trip, by boat about 2-3 times a week and stand up as well. I honestly don't think the 'calories burned' are anything worth logging. But to each their own I guess.
  • heybales
    heybales Posts: 18,842 Member
    This is precisely the type of daily activities that is going to draw it's energy mainly from fat stores, exactly the type that should not be fed.

    Now, if you could pace on the bus while it's moving, that would be even better. 40 min slow walk while engaging muscles to not end up in people laps.

    And hey, if you do a hit a lap or two, perhaps get some money for it too! Especially if that pole is involved!
  • Demmuscles
    Demmuscles Posts: 228 Member
    Try a more aggressive form of holding onto the pole, you'll burn more calories in 40 minutes if you can stick with it

    7453.jpg

    made my night lol
  • Newf77
    Newf77 Posts: 802 Member
    If you feel the need to log the activity I would compare it to something like standing. People log Housekeeping; Breast feeding and sex, why should the OP not be allowed to log their bus ride?
  • Di3012
    Di3012 Posts: 2,247 Member
    If you feel the need to log the activity I would compare it to something like standing. People log Housekeeping; Breast feeding and sex, why should the OP not be allowed to log their bus ride?

    Why would anybody want to log standing anyway? How many calories do you think standing burns?
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,416 Member
    The sooner you stop trying to buy food with every day activities, the better off you will be.



    I don't count anything that is not planned, sustained exercise. It's crazy-making to try to account for every little calorie in and out.
  • hope516
    hope516 Posts: 1,133 Member
    ummmm an unadultered....NO! :noway:
  • Di3012
    Di3012 Posts: 2,247 Member
    The sooner you stop trying to buy food with every day activities, the better off you will be.



    I don't count anything that is not planned, sustained exercise. It's crazy-making to try to account for every little calorie in and out.

    this ^ is a good post!!
  • ejohndrow
    ejohndrow Posts: 1,399 Member
    If you feel the need to log the activity I would compare it to something like standing. People log Housekeeping; Breast feeding and sex, why should the OP not be allowed to log their bus ride?

    Why would anybody want to log standing anyway? How many calories do you think standing burns?
    I'm not sure what it says about our society when we try and count standing as exercise, but I have a feeling it can't be good.
  • spottedlee
    spottedlee Posts: 372
    oh dear,, I went overboard did I? I did not stand in bus but it had me thinking and wondering because of the way the city bus is moving (and brake slamming) and those who stood were using their muscles and such so they won't fall. I was just wondering,, that's all.
  • cindy_leonard
    cindy_leonard Posts: 9
    I stood for the first time on the bus ride home today (hour and a half) and it sure felt like exercise when I got done. Minimal hanging on, using my legs to balance mostly. I have a desk job, so it felt like a bit of nice "extra" toning.

    I'm not logging it, because I like the thinking of a lot of the posts on here. Call it " a few bonus calories burned" in my head, but don't log it and end up eating more as a result. :)
  • matt2442
    matt2442 Posts: 1,259 Member
    Do some pole dancing and work up a sweat and youll probably even make some money too

    Edit: damn, someone beat me to it already
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,416 Member
    Do some pole dancing and work up a sweat and youll probably even make some money too

    Edit: damn, someone beat me to it already

    No worries, they only beat you by a year...and a few weeks..who's counting?



    Don't know where this old thread came from. :laugh:
  • RunDoozer
    RunDoozer Posts: 1,699 Member
    Pop quiz hot shot.


    Was there a bomb on the bus?Will it exploded if you go below 50 mph? And are you Sandra Bullock
  • matt2442
    matt2442 Posts: 1,259 Member
    Do some pole dancing and work up a sweat and youll probably even make some money too

    Edit: damn, someone beat me to it already

    No worries, they only beat you by a year...and a few weeks..who's counting?



    Don't know where this old thread came from. :laugh:

    guess i should start reading more than the first post lol
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