Do you substitute workouts?

1ConcreteGirl
1ConcreteGirl Posts: 3,677 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hi guys, I'm just wondering what your thoughts are on substituting workouts?

Like if I go "horseback riding" (wink wink) on a certain day, can I skip my Jillian Michaels or ShaunT DVD? I think I burn about the same number of calories.

Looking for opinions here. Do you guys exercise on days you have sex?
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  • _crafty_
    _crafty_ Posts: 1,682 Member
    going to the gym with my BF usually leads to sex . . . so, that would be a yes.
  • Alex_is_Hawks
    Alex_is_Hawks Posts: 3,499 Member
    I wear my HRM.....and if I don't hit the magic number when I hit the magic button (wink wink) then I have to drop and give myself 50....

    so it depends...

    you know...

    on the magic.
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    What is this "sex" you speak of?
  • carrieous
    carrieous Posts: 1,024 Member
    i hate to break it to you but sex doesnt really provide much of a work out or burn many calories.
  • palmerar
    palmerar Posts: 489 Member
    Yes, you don't really burn that many calories while having sex, plus just think of it as a bonus work out not a substitute for exercise
  • 1ConcreteGirl
    1ConcreteGirl Posts: 3,677 Member
    What is this "sex" you speak of?

    Hm. You might be too young to know about it?
  • ChristyRunStarr
    ChristyRunStarr Posts: 1,600 Member
    So if I see you have "horseback ride" for the day, I know when you've had sex :laugh:

    Yes, I exercise on the days I have sex. Sadly, as much as I get into sex, I don't burn as much as I do when I go for a run or when I use the arc trainer. My boyfriend knows if I'm having an off running day and going slow, that if he says something about sex after we finish the run, I'll always run faster :smokin:
  • TylerJ76
    TylerJ76 Posts: 4,375 Member
    What is this "sex" you speak of?

    This.
  • Alex_is_Hawks
    Alex_is_Hawks Posts: 3,499 Member
    i hate to break it to you but sex doesnt really provide much of a work out or burn many calories.

    ummmmm....21 calories per 6 minutes....and when you go for 2 hours....it adds up...

    and some of us REALLY go for two hours....trust me....we are out there.

    :bigsmile:
  • catrunsintowindow
    catrunsintowindow Posts: 77 Member
    Alas, the average "horseback riding" session only burns about 21 calories : http://www.foxnews.com/health/2013/01/31/sex-to-burn-calories-authors-expose-obesity-myths/

    So no, I don't substitute it for a workout.
  • _crafty_
    _crafty_ Posts: 1,682 Member
    i hate to break it to you but sex doesnt really provide much of a work out or burn many calories.

    you aren't doing it right.
  • Justkeepswimmin
    Justkeepswimmin Posts: 777 Member
    I wear my HRM.....and if I don't hit the magic number when I hit the magic button (wink wink) then I have to drop and give myself 50....

    so it depends...

    you know...

    on the magic.

    I am not sure how attractive it'd be to wear a HRM during that :)
  • Barbellerella
    Barbellerella Posts: 1,838 Member
    i hate to break it to you but sex doesnt really provide much of a work out or burn many calories.
    Orly? Why is it in the MFP database then?
  • 1ConcreteGirl
    1ConcreteGirl Posts: 3,677 Member
    i hate to break it to you but sex doesnt really provide much of a work out or burn many calories.

    you aren't doing it right.

    Fact.
  • spade117
    spade117 Posts: 2,466 Member
    Do you ride the horse bareback?
  • Barbellerella
    Barbellerella Posts: 1,838 Member
    What is this "sex" you speak of?

    This.

    I can teach you, but I'd have to charge.
  • Alex_is_Hawks
    Alex_is_Hawks Posts: 3,499 Member
    I wear my HRM.....and if I don't hit the magic number when I hit the magic button (wink wink) then I have to drop and give myself 50....

    so it depends...

    you know...

    on the magic.

    I am not sure how attractive it'd be to wear a HRM during that :)

    oh that's only when I'm by myself....i don't have to dress up then....
  • JezzD1
    JezzD1 Posts: 431
    I do my regular workout and count it as a workout. Extracurricular activities are just a bonus. If I do any strenuous activity that is not a workout I usually don't log it because it only effects my calorie intake and I am not gonna eat back every damn calorie I burn I would be eating all day lol
  • spade117
    spade117 Posts: 2,466 Member
    What is this "sex" you speak of?

    This.

    I can teach you, but I'd have to charge.

    Nice milkshake!
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    Sex counts as exercise.

    Butt sex counts as a bonus workout.

    At least at my house.

    Good luck on your journey :smile:

    And BOOM goes the dynamite.

    I just fell in love *swoon*
  • iulia_maddie
    iulia_maddie Posts: 2,780 Member
    If i am on top i log it as "tabata squats, high intensity". If i am not on top, I log it as yoga or stretching, depending what position my legs are in.
    Hope this helps.
  • catrunsintowindow
    catrunsintowindow Posts: 77 Member
    i hate to break it to you but sex doesnt really provide much of a work out or burn many calories.
    Orly? Why is it in the MFP database then?

    ... The fact that it's in the database doesn't mean that's it's anywhere NEAR accurate. I love MFP, but its exercise database sucks balls.
  • MG_Fit
    MG_Fit Posts: 1,143 Member
    ^ Literally!
  • iAMsmiling
    iAMsmiling Posts: 2,394 Member
    I always skip the gym after sex. It's a serious problem. I missed two workout sessions last year alone!
  • palmerar
    palmerar Posts: 489 Member
    Well certainly if it lasts two hours that is a different story....in fact you might not have time to go to the gym if that was the case.
  • _crafty_
    _crafty_ Posts: 1,682 Member
    What is this "sex" you speak of?

    This.

    I can teach you, but I'd have to charge.

    Nice milkshake!

    MINE!
  • matt2442
    matt2442 Posts: 1,259 Member
    are you suggesting that we need to have sex in order to exercise? :(


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  • escloflowneCHANGED
    escloflowneCHANGED Posts: 3,038 Member
    I always skip the gym after sex. It's a serious problem. I missed two workout sessions last year alone!

    Lucky!!!
  • Factory_Reset
    Factory_Reset Posts: 1,651 Member
    i hate to break it to you but sex doesnt really provide much of a work out or burn many calories.
    Orly? Why is it in the MFP database then?

    ... The fact that it's in the database doesn't mean that's it's anywhere NEAR accurate. I love MFP, but its exercise database sucks balls.

    I think "sucks balls" is in there. Somewhere near "protein shot"

    You're welcome.
  • _crafty_
    _crafty_ Posts: 1,682 Member
    i hate to break it to you but sex doesnt really provide much of a work out or burn many calories.
    Orly? Why is it in the MFP database then?

    ... The fact that it's in the database doesn't mean that's it's anywhere NEAR accurate. I love MFP, but its exercise database sucks balls.

    I think "sucks balls" is in there. Somewhere near "protein shot"

    You're welcome.

    *runs off to add those to my exercise list*

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