4 Effective Ways to Burn More Calories

How many calories does strength training burn
So do we really know how many calories a person burns while pumping iron? A general 30-minute strength training session burns an average of 90 calories (180 calories per hour) for a 125-pound person, 112 calories (224 calories per hour) for a 155-pound person and 133 calories (266 calories per hour) for a 185-pound person.
Strength-based exercises like lunges, crunches and pull-ups might actually burn more calories than previously thought:
  • Push-ups burned 8.56 calories per minute (514 calories per hour)
  • Curl-ups (crunches) burned 4.09 calories per minute (437 calories per hour)
  • Lunges burned 9.33 calories per minute (560 calories per hour)
  • Pull-ups burned 9.95 calories per minute (597 calories per hour)
An intense 45-minute exercise session (cardio or strength training) boosted participant’s post-exercise calorie burn for 14 hours after the workout was over. This isn’t something you can estimate or measure for tracking purposes, but it is a nice bonus for your efforts!
How many calories does  walking burn
The calories you burn are equivalent to how much energy you use while walking, which is mainly a factor of your weight and the distance that you walk. A simple rule of thumb is 100 calories per mile for a 160 pound person. You burn more calories per mile at very low speeds because your momentum isn’t helping to carry you along. At very high speeds, you use more muscle groups that burn extra calories with each step.
If you want to burn calories for weight loss, remember that the weight you gain or lose is mostly determined by a balance of the calories you eat versus the calories you burn each day. To lose weight, you need to burn more and/or eat fewer calories. A pound of fat equals 3500 calories, so to lose 1 pound in a week, you need to burn 3500 (500 per day) more calories than you eat.
How many calories does sex burn?
You knew sex was a workout, but who knew that a half-hour romp in the hay with your guy could burn off the chocolate you nibbled on after dinner? The key for high-calorie-burning sex is making it hot and making it last, say experts. You can also add a little moaning and sighing, which can help you burn an extra 18 to 30 calories. And try a position change for a better workout. “If you are on top, try moving your hips like a belly dancer; this feels great and will give you a workout,” she adds. “Also try a position where you squat on top of him and then bounce up and down. This is a great workout for your thighs and butt, and it can burn up to 207 calories in 30 minutes.” Perhaps the best way to maximize calorie-burning during sex is to make sure you orgasm. Experts estimate that women who orgasm during sex burn more calories during lovemaking than those who don’t.
How many calories does running burn
The more you weigh, the more calories you’ll burn while running. A 140-lb person running at a 10-minute- mile-per pace (6 mph) will burn 318 calories in 30 minutes. Running the same pace for the same amount of time, a 180-lb person will burn 408 calories.
The faster you run, the more calories you’ll burn. A 160-pound person running at a 12-minute pace (5 mph) for 30 minutes would burn 290 calories. The same person running at a 10-minute-per-mile pace (6 mph) would burn 363 calories in 30 minutes. If you’re trying to lose weight by running, keep in mind that a pound equals 3,500 calories. So you would need to create a 3,500 calorie deficiency with exercise or calorie cutting.
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