How can I figure the calories burn for an activity not in th

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dointime
dointime Posts: 103 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I want to enter some walking that I did while pulling a wagon. I can't find anything that I feel would be really comparable in the database. Pushing or pulling a stroller would probably be the closest thing, but it says I burned less calories than if I just entered walking 3.0 mi/hr. I was pulling my 2 kids (80+ lbs combined) in a 14 lb wagon, so I know it was more of a workout than just walking. I am planning to do this on a regular basis, so I would love to get accurate info and save it for future reference. Any ideas where or how I can figure out how many calories I burned?

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  • Cougar06
    Cougar06 Posts: 4
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    Maybe you could go on google and type in calories burned while pulling wagon and see what that pulls up or maybe search for a site that gives you a calorie count for different things or something like that
  • justleeanne
    justleeanne Posts: 251 Member
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    You could add walking and then add carrying boxes/household items alongside it? :)
  • kellyscomeback
    kellyscomeback Posts: 1,369 Member
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    I think there's an option for pushing a wheelchair, that may be close. Otherwise I suggest getting a heart rate monitor so you know exactly how many calories you burned.
  • cjsgrimlin
    cjsgrimlin Posts: 246
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    I agree google it and add it to your exercises and you'll have it every time you need it!!

    i found this:
    walking while pulling a wagon w/2 kids in it burns
    217 calories per hour
    Assuming weight of 154 lbs or 70 kg
  • dointime
    dointime Posts: 103 Member
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    Thanks for all the suggestions. I will see what I can find! :)
  • beccabur
    beccabur Posts: 4
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    Funny. I just did the same thing this afternoon and was wondering what to count as well!
  • Cyndi62
    Cyndi62 Posts: 106 Member
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    I just googled it, and came to this very forum discussion!!
  • Hezzietiger1
    Hezzietiger1 Posts: 1,256 Member
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    Just go with walking.. always better to underestimate anyway.
  • Cyndi62
    Cyndi62 Posts: 106 Member
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    i found this:
    walking while pulling a wagon w/2 kids in it burns
    217 calories per hour
    Assuming weight of 154 lbs or 70 kg

    Waaahhh! What if I'm NOT a svelte 154 lbs?
  • beezbee
    beezbee Posts: 87 Member
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    i found this:
    walking while pulling a wagon w/2 kids in it burns
    217 calories per hour
    Assuming weight of 154 lbs or 70 kg

    Waaahhh! What if I'm NOT a svelte 154 lbs?

    You probably burned more then, but I wouldn't sweat it. Better to err on the low side is my motto.

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