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Will I bulk up from shoveling snow?

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  • Nopedotjpeg
    Nopedotjpeg Posts: 1,805 Member
    Yes, dong anything that requires you exerting force on an object will cause you to look like a she-hulk, and ultimately, unattractive. Avoid all work besides cardiovascular exercise.
  • foremant86
    foremant86 Posts: 1,115 Member
    I dunno, come shovel my walk and driveway and find out! ;)
  • k2quiere
    k2quiere Posts: 4,151 Member
    I'm pretty sure this is a parody thread from the thread about shoving snow for cardio yesterday

    Nope, wrong parody. :flowerforyou:

    BTW: Was yesterday's thread funny???
  • CaptainGordo
    CaptainGordo Posts: 4,437 Member
    TIP: The more you shiver, the more calories you will burn. Try shoveling in your unmentionables.

    snow-shoveling-woman.jpg
  • therighttrack
    therighttrack Posts: 96 Member
    You guys are HILARIOUS!! I just got my first snow fall for the season today. On my way out to shovel now, I will take some of your good advice in hand! (Like the little shovel perhaps!) LOL
  • Meggles63
    Meggles63 Posts: 916 Member
    Just make sure you use a "Barbie" shovel - no worries about bulking, lol!
  • kappy_hollowell
    kappy_hollowell Posts: 399
    Watch out where the huskies go, and don't you eat that yellow snow!
  • Willdaddy09
    Willdaddy09 Posts: 6 Member
    Don't shovel snow constantly or consistently though, I read a study recently about how the cold air combined with quick jerky movements (shoveling snow) drastically increases the chance for a heart attack
  • Begood03
    Begood03 Posts: 1,259 Member
    You do realize that snow is a 4 letter word! And should never be mentioned in mixed company!
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    TIP: The more you shiver, the more calories you will burn. Try shoveling in your unmentionables.

    snow-shoveling-woman.jpg

    If I looked like that, I might.
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  • Yanicka1
    Yanicka1 Posts: 4,564 Member
    if you shovel snow... Make sure you do it once on each side....last year i only used my left side and had on arm very bulky and the other skinny :(
  • Elzecat
    Elzecat Posts: 2,916 Member
    I spent the last 5 minutes laughing. How many calories do you think I have burned? How should I log this? And did I spot reduce my behind?

    does your behind move when you laugh? :laugh:
  • Boingo1
    Boingo1 Posts: 205 Member
    just use one of those little bitty kiddy shovels.... that way you aren't lifting as much and it's more like cardio cause it'll take you 4 times as long to shovel

    THIS is too funny, this entire THREAD is making me LOL!!!:laugh:
  • fesse02
    fesse02 Posts: 88 Member
    TIP: The more you shiver, the more calories you will burn. Try shoveling in your unmentionables.

    snow-shoveling-woman.jpg

    I have this exact same outfit... It's all the rage this year!
  • CaptainGordo
    CaptainGordo Posts: 4,437 Member
    If I looked like that, I might.
    Don't let that stop you. Here I am, burning crazy calories!

    shermsnow.jpg
  • 76tech
    76tech Posts: 1,455 Member
    I thought the yellow snow was HCG?

    Never eat yellow snow.........
    Just drink it.

    watch out where the huskies go...
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  • AnnieFJ
    AnnieFJ Posts: 82 Member
    I spent the last 5 minutes laughing. How many calories do you think I have burned? How should I log this? And did I spot reduce my behind?

    does your behind move when you laugh? :laugh:
    How many calories do you burn laughing?:laugh: :laugh:
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    If I looked like that, I might.
    Don't let that stop you. Here I am, burning crazy calories!

    shermsnow.jpg

    OK. I'll give it a try! Now I just need to find snow ...

    Can I shovel sand instead?
  • CaptainGordo
    CaptainGordo Posts: 4,437 Member
    hey!!! now that looks more like my dad!
    Bynsky... I am your father.

    (dramatic sting)
  • cheri0627
    cheri0627 Posts: 369 Member
    I spent the last 5 minutes laughing. How many calories do you think I have burned? How should I log this? And did I spot reduce my behind?

    does your behind move when you laugh? :laugh:

    I dunno. It must, or people couldn't laugh their *kitten* off, right??
  • CaptainGordo
    CaptainGordo Posts: 4,437 Member
    If I looked like that, I might.
    Don't let that stop you. Here I am, burning crazy calories!

    shermsnow.jpg
    OK. I'll give it a try! Now I just need to find snow ...

    Can I shovel sand instead?
    Snow, sand. Both are fine, but you lose the shiver factor if it isn't cold out.

    See my HRM hanging around my neck? That's how I track my shiver-driven calorie burn.

    If you're shoveling sand, you can also pound it, if you like. Makes for a great workout.
  • Begood03
    Begood03 Posts: 1,259 Member
    TIP: The more you shiver, the more calories you will burn. Try shoveling in your unmentionables.

    snow-shoveling-woman.jpg

    I have this exact same outfit... It's all the rage this year!
    Photos please.
  • luvlydhea
    luvlydhea Posts: 2
    I spent the last 5 minutes laughing. How many calories do you think I have burned? How should I log this? And did I spot reduce my behind?


    I actually laugh reading your quote. LOL
  • amycal
    amycal Posts: 646 Member
    I overheard my coworker say that her hair dresser got all bulked up from too much snow shoveling and now she looks like She-Hulk. So I would be careful.

    Taso I am disappointed to find you are not the one who started this post! I sure hope it helps with bulk because we have two really long sidewalks and that snow is heavy.
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    If I looked like that, I might.
    Don't let that stop you. Here I am, burning crazy calories!

    shermsnow.jpg
    OK. I'll give it a try! Now I just need to find snow ...

    Can I shovel sand instead?
    Snow, sand. Both are fine, but you lose the shiver factor if it isn't cold out.

    See my HRM hanging around my neck? That's how I track my shiver-driven calorie burn.

    If you're shoveling sand, you can also pound it, if you like. Makes for a great workout.

    It's cold enough that if I shovel (or maybe just pound?) sand in that outfit, I'll be shivering.
  • anewattitude
    anewattitude Posts: 483 Member
    I think the better question is... Is there someone on here who is willing to shovel MY driveway?.. Anyone? I have alcohol.....
  • TheAnie
    TheAnie Posts: 180 Member
    TIP: The more you shiver, the more calories you will burn. Try shoveling in your unmentionables.

    snow-shoveling-woman.jpg

    Okay, this seriously has me rolling. hahah
  • Julesjhj
    Julesjhj Posts: 150 Member
    You may want to wear a tank top if you decide not to wear the "outfit" shown in a previous post. I shoveled horse *kitten* this morning and my biceps are sooo huge they tore through my long-sleeved shirt. So yes, shoveling "anything" be it horse *kitten*, bull *kitten*, snow.....your gonna bulk up!:flowerforyou:
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