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Painting - cals used?

welshwoofer
welshwoofer Posts: 56 Member
edited January 20 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi,
I'm just about to start redecorating and would like to know how many cals are burned by painting walls with a roller?
Seems pretty strenuous so it must burn something!
Anyone know?

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  • jo_marnes
    jo_marnes Posts: 1,601 Member
    Doubt it is that strenuous.... only really moving your arms after all! I'd maybe treat myself to a glass of wine after, but wouldn't log it as exercise myself
  • khall86790
    khall86790 Posts: 1,100 Member
    Doubt it is that strenuous.... only really moving your arms after all! I'd maybe treat myself to a glass of wine after, but wouldn't log it as exercise myself

    Same.
  • yamsteroo
    yamsteroo Posts: 480 Member
    I'm not sure how many it would burn as you don't really get your heart rate up, (unless the ladder slips!) - if you really want to log it maybe check how much house cleaning logs as it won't be far off that.

    Rather than trying to log it though, I'd be tempted to follow the advice given and have a reward drink or whatever your poison is while you survey your achievement - oh, and remember to change hands with the roller so you tone both arms evenly :)
  • welshwoofer
    welshwoofer Posts: 56 Member
    Good idea - I'll chill the wine!
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