Uhhh...kind of an awkward question for you guys.

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  • superflyrbi
    superflyrbi Posts: 80 Member
    I log it as forearm strength training.

    I think she meant with a partner. ;)
  • Jennjenn1974
    Jennjenn1974 Posts: 350 Member
    Why can't people just say they had sex and want to know what the calorie burn count would be?


    I suppose it would depend on what position you were in and how much you moved around.


    Missionary probably burns more for the guys than the ladies. And vice versa.


    Jeeze....
  • DiabeticAlien
    DiabeticAlien Posts: 240 Member
    I would only track it if it isn't something you normally do.

    Yeah. Admit THAT. :smile:
    Yea...ok. It's not something I normally do. There....*crying* are you happy now?
  • calih1983
    calih1983 Posts: 6 Member
    Bahahaahaha great thread! I was discussing this with my hubby last night actually and we found that like others said its only like 40/hr and like so many others that's hardly anything when broken down to the 3 minutes we get... but heavy making out does burn a fair amount... if your partner isn't too tired that is...
  • albinogorilla
    albinogorilla Posts: 1,056 Member
    I never log exercise lasting under 5 minutes no matter how vigorous ;-)
  • dayzeerock
    dayzeerock Posts: 918 Member
    If that's all you're thinking about while having it...then you need a better partner.
  • albinogorilla
    albinogorilla Posts: 1,056 Member
    I never log exercise lasting under 5 minutes no matter how vigorous ;-)
    Yeh but your one forearm is so much bigger than the other, right? Might as well get the burn for it, you know?

    I switch hands to avoid that ;-)
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    I wouldn't. I know what it takes to burn 100 calories, and no sex in the world, unless you're doing it while running on a treadmill, is going to come close to that.

    If you're going to count every little daily activity as a workout, you're going to have some trouble, especially as you get closer to goal.
  • realirish
    realirish Posts: 4 Member
    Hmmmmm.....the only thing close that I can think of (now, don't laugh) would be biking! Who can be accurate with an exercise like this????
  • Hmmmmm.....the only thing close that I can think of (now, don't laugh) would be biking! Who can be accurate with an exercise like this????

    next time im doing it im gonna start peddling my legs and see what my boyfriend says lol
  • Hmmmmm.....the only thing close that I can think of (now, don't laugh) would be biking! Who can be accurate with an exercise like this????

    If you do this while doing THAT it may be a wicked burn.......stationary bike of course......
  • JMCade
    JMCade Posts: 389 Member
    OMG, don't track it! It oughtta be part of your norm, not an exercise!
  • I count it as low impact areobics.
  • Hmmmmm.....the only thing close that I can think of (now, don't laugh) would be biking! Who can be accurate with an exercise like this????

    If you do this while doing THAT it may be a wicked burn.......stationary bike of course......

    bwaahhaha could you imagaine the uncomfortableness of that
  • raynalisa
    raynalisa Posts: 56 Member
    I log it as forearm strength training.

    hahahahahahahahah
  • now there is a question.....let me know when you get the answer.

    :smile:
  • Reneda
    Reneda Posts: 140
    great topic... i've laughed during the entire conversation.. my vote is that it depends on the position(s) and duration. use your own judgement. i definitely wouldn't count it as extra calories = extra food.. that's just wrong.
  • Hmmmmm.....the only thing close that I can think of (now, don't laugh) would be biking! Who can be accurate with an exercise like this????

    If you do this while doing THAT it may be a wicked burn.......stationary bike of course......

    bwaahhaha could you imagaine the uncomfortableness of that


    Well I am sure some "adjustments" could be made......lol
    Oh man, why did I have to visit this thread.....laughing my @$$ off!
  • msiamjan
    msiamjan Posts: 326 Member
    People log it as dancing on MFP so next time your news feed shows you one of your 'friends' was dancing, make a winky face at them ;)

    * I found this out when I legitimately went to Zumba and logged it as dancing, the closest match and my FP pee’s let me know.

    Oh dear. I do a lot of dancing, I mean really, dancing--how am I gonna log it now? :flowerforyou:
  • Count on around 4-5 cals/minute....
  • writtenINthestars
    writtenINthestars Posts: 1,933 Member
    :tongue: I only track calories burned if it's something that's not part of my daily routine..


    And THAT is part of my daily routine...so i don't count it!
  • It burns roughly about 40 calories for 30 mins, so I wouldn't really bother logging it =P

    Honestly though, the idea of strapping on your HRM beforehand is hilarious xD
  • Hi I wouldn't bother tracking it !! Just drive in and enjoy the pleasure !!!
    You know you gonna love the workout !! Beats running !! Lol
  • hikeout470
    hikeout470 Posts: 628 Member
    Lmao, thank you OP for the evening entertainment.... Ahem.... "we",
    um, both wear body buggs and this is always fun to track our daily activities which I would have to disagree with everyone saying certain activities are insignificant. My total calorie burn varies as much as 1000 calories a day depending on all the activities between an active day and a quiet day. Enjoy!
  • hbunting86
    hbunting86 Posts: 952 Member
    Oh so THAT'S what they mean by a 'strap on'... hahaha :p
  • koosdel
    koosdel Posts: 3,317 Member
    You don't. The burn is as significant as you think.

    If you MUST - wear a HRM.

    If it burns... something is wrong.
  • 388gigi
    388gigi Posts: 485 Member
    I personally think that logging things like sex, house cleaning, walking around a shopping center is silly. If you want to be serious about healthy living, then you should be doing real exercise on top of normal life. Not trying to turn normal life into exercise routine...
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