Calories burned increase if walking in snow?
elphie754
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Sorry for multiple threads, I'm just so full of questions tonight lol.
Anyway, I was curious, does waking in deep snow (greater than a foot) increase the calories burned? I typically only eat 25% of my exercise calories back, but wondering if I could eat back some more because of the work put into walking in deep snow.
Anyway, I was curious, does waking in deep snow (greater than a foot) increase the calories burned? I typically only eat 25% of my exercise calories back, but wondering if I could eat back some more because of the work put into walking in deep snow.
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Is the perceived exertion for you harder? If yes, then I would calories.0
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queenliz99 wrote: »Is the perceived exertion for you harder? If yes, then I would calories.
I think it is since it take for effort to lift foot out of the soft snow. Not sure of that is just my imagination or it actually takes more effort.0 -
It is a significantly harder workout, but the difficulty depends upon the depth and texture of the snow involved. I don't think there's a clear obvious way to log this without a heart rate monitor.Walking in packed snow increases by 60 percent the calories burned compared to walking on a paved road, while walking in soft snow triples the calories burned compared to walking at the same speed on a treadmill. In addition, the added resistance of the snow can firm and tone the muscles." - Bill McArdle, exercise physiologist.
"The Snow Day Workout"
I vary how I log it, but I never eat back the full estimated calories (well, almost never). I figure walking in heavy, freshly fallen snow is akin to snowshoeing (having done both), but walking on a well-packed trail is really a minimal extra burn. I've seen estimates anywhere from 20% - 300% calories burned, and my experience as an avid winter walker/hiker is the variation is REAL! I do my best job to estimate my exertion level because I don't use a heart rate monitor.0 -
I know when I walk in snow it is harder. How much harder? It all sort of depends. 20% more or less? It's like walking on the sand at the beach. Or walking uphill.0
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Depends on how many times you fell and got up.
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Have you walked in deep snow? **** yes it ***** increases your **** calorie burn. Try shovelling it while walking in it for a higher calorie burn and a possible heart attack.0
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sunnybeaches105 wrote: »Have you walked in deep snow? **** yes it ***** increases your **** calorie burn. Try shovelling it while walking in it for a higher calorie burn and a possible heart attack.
The other day, I put on my ice skates and then shoveled off the skating rink. A very, very large skating rink. I had absolutely no clue how to log that one.
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Thank you everyone for answering. So you guys and gals think increasing from 25 % eating back exercise cals burned to 45-50% would be a good idea?0
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sunnybeaches105 wrote: »Have you walked in deep snow? **** yes it ***** increases your **** calorie burn. Try shovelling it while walking in it for a higher calorie burn and a possible heart attack.
The other day, I put on my ice skates and then shoveled off the skating rink. A very, very large skating rink. I had absolutely no clue how to log that one.
That is tough. I would say just ad the shoveling... into sure if it is in the MFP database! If not, then log vigorous skating?0 -
That's why I just go with TDEE lol. I'm going to go out to shovel heavy snow for probably a good 40 minutes in a bit and I wouldn't have a clue how to log it either.
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I see the roads are still a mess. Ambulances, fire trucks and cop cars are having
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Sand consistency depends on location. Delaware sand typically has a significant amount of silicate which allows for compactness. Virginia Beach sand is more like refined sugar. Huntington Beach sand is like powdered sugar. So, depending on weather conditions, air speed, and if volleyball is involved the best way to calculate burn is by amount of beer consumed post volleyball tournament. Delaware (3) beers, Virginia Beach (5-6) beers, and Huntington Beach......stop counting your drunk. So OP, sand is similar to snow, compactness, air temperature, and your desire to move all may help determine calorie burn. This message brought to you by a flatlander.queenliz99 wrote: »I know when I walk in snow it is harder. How much harder? It all sort of depends. 20% more or less? It's like walking on the sand at the beach. Or walking uphill.
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I see the roads are still a mess. Ambulances, fire trucks and cop cars are having
OkThat's why I just go with TDEE lol. I'm going to go out to shovel heavy snow for probably a good 40 minutes in a bit and I wouldn't havea a clue how to log it either.
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Seriously? I can't believe MfP is allowing some one to patch . I can't believe they are letting this guy
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Oh and do not quote me to anymore, especially just to spew your nonsense. Stop harassing me.
That is just getting annoying
I see the roads are still a mess. Ambulances, fire trucks and cop cars are having
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I tried to log snow shoveling. Couldn't find it.
I just called it aerobic activity and didn't log it for as many minutes as I actually shoveled.0 -
I don't know. I walked a mile and a half in it and just ate 3000 calories because snow day.0
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Sorry for multiple threads, I'm just so full of questions tonight lol.
Anyway, I was curious, does waking in deep snow (greater than a foot) increase the calories burned? I typically only eat 25% of my exercise calories back, but wondering if I could eat back some more because of the work put into walking in deep snow.
Just a few inches of snow is harder to walk in than no snow. I've been walking 2.4 miles at lunch but with just a little snow it took me the same amount of time to walk not as far. I have no idea how to log this though.0 -
kshama2001 wrote: »Sorry for multiple threads, I'm just so full of questions tonight lol.
Anyway, I was curious, does waking in deep snow (greater than a foot) increase the calories burned? I typically only eat 25% of my exercise calories back, but wondering if I could eat back some more because of the work put into walking in deep snow.
Just a few inches of snow is harder to walk in than no snow. I've been walking 2.4 miles at lunch but with just a little snow it took me the same amount of time to walk not as far. I have no idea how to log this though.
Try hiking it gives you a little more calories.0 -
_Terrapin_ wrote: »
Sand consistency depends on location. Delaware sand typically has a significant amount of silicate which allows for compactness. Virginia Beach sand is more like refined sugar. Huntington Beach sand is like powdered sugar. So, depending on weather conditions, air speed, and if volleyball is involved the best way to calculate burn is by amount of beer consumed post volleyball tournament. Delaware (3) beers, Virginia Beach (5-6) beers, and Huntington Beach......stop counting your drunk. So OP, sand is similar to snow, compactness, air temperature, and your desire to move all may help determine calorie burn. This message brought to you by a flatlander.queenliz99 wrote: »I know when I walk in snow it is harder. How much harder? It all sort of depends. 20% more or less? It's like walking on the sand at the beach. Or walking uphill.
Huntington Beach has the best sand and when drunk it is even better
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queenliz99 wrote: »_Terrapin_ wrote: »
Sand consistency depends on location. Delaware sand typically has a significant amount of silicate which allows for compactness. Virginia Beach sand is more like refined sugar. Huntington Beach sand is like powdered sugar. So, depending on weather conditions, air speed, and if volleyball is involved the best way to calculate burn is by amount of beer consumed post volleyball tournament. Delaware (3) beers, Virginia Beach (5-6) beers, and Huntington Beach......stop counting your drunk. So OP, sand is similar to snow, compactness, air temperature, and your desire to move all may help determine calorie burn. This message brought to you by a flatlander.queenliz99 wrote: »I know when I walk in snow it is harder. How much harder? It all sort of depends. 20% more or less? It's like walking on the sand at the beach. Or walking uphill.
Huntington Beach has the best sand and when drunk it is even better
I...um......what was the question. Buggity. Just.....
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queenliz99 wrote: »_Terrapin_ wrote: »
Sand consistency depends on location. Delaware sand typically has a significant amount of silicate which allows for compactness. Virginia Beach sand is more like refined sugar. Huntington Beach sand is like powdered sugar. So, depending on weather conditions, air speed, and if volleyball is involved the best way to calculate burn is by amount of beer consumed post volleyball tournament. Delaware (3) beers, Virginia Beach (5-6) beers, and Huntington Beach......stop counting your drunk. So OP, sand is similar to snow, compactness, air temperature, and your desire to move all may help determine calorie burn. This message brought to you by a flatlander.queenliz99 wrote: »I know when I walk in snow it is harder. How much harder? It all sort of depends. 20% more or less? It's like walking on the sand at the beach. Or walking uphill.
Huntington Beach has the best sand and when drunk it is even better
i find most things to be better when drunk.....
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Okay, bucket list. Take a bottle and walk aimlessly around HB. Got it.0
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callsitlikeiseeit wrote: »queenliz99 wrote: »_Terrapin_ wrote: »
Sand consistency depends on location. Delaware sand typically has a significant amount of silicate which allows for compactness. Virginia Beach sand is more like refined sugar. Huntington Beach sand is like powdered sugar. So, depending on weather conditions, air speed, and if volleyball is involved the best way to calculate burn is by amount of beer consumed post volleyball tournament. Delaware (3) beers, Virginia Beach (5-6) beers, and Huntington Beach......stop counting your drunk. So OP, sand is similar to snow, compactness, air temperature, and your desire to move all may help determine calorie burn. This message brought to you by a flatlander.queenliz99 wrote: »I know when I walk in snow it is harder. How much harder? It all sort of depends. 20% more or less? It's like walking on the sand at the beach. Or walking uphill.
Huntington Beach has the best sand and when drunk it is even better
i find most things to be better when drunk.....
what were we talking about again?
Bar hopping in Huntington Beach along the beach front in the sand. Burn those extra calories.0
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