The following chart can be helpful in tracking the caloric or bodyweight impact your life and activities have on your health and weight. Weight is not the only measure of health but can have an impact on all areas of life.
Excessive weight can lead to heart disease, diabetes, energy problems, sexual problems, psychological challenges but it can also be beaten.
It is frequently an obstacle to getting started on an active lifestyle and exercise or Get Moving program. There are many gyms and trainers available and folks at stores like Charlottesville Running Company www.charlottesvilerunningcompany.com can help you get started and do it with safety and fun.
| 30 Minutes | |||||
| Activity | |||||
| WEIGHT | 100 | 150 | 200 | 250 | |
| Running | (easy jog) | 200-250 | 305-375 | 405-500 | 510-675 |
| Walking | (moderate) | 120-180 | 170-270 | 225-360 | 280-450 |
| Stepper | (no hands) | 200 | 300 | 400 | 510 |
| Elliptical | 165 | 245 | 325 | 400 | |
| Bike | (gym) | 170 | 230 | 320 | 395 |
| Bike | (road) | 180 | 270 | 360 | 450 |
| Rower | (moderate) | 170 | 230 | 320 | 395 |
| Yoga | (mild) | 60 | 85 | 115 | 140 |
| Calisthenics | (vigorous) | 180 | 230 | 330 | 450 |
| Weightlifting | (vigorous) | 70 | 105 | 135 | 170 |
| Basketball | (game) | 180 | 270 | 363 | 450 |
| Swimming | (laps easy) | 180-200 | 220-250 | 280-330 | 340-500 |
| Gardening | 120 | 150 | 205 | 255 | |
| Mow Lawn | (push mower) | 125 | 185 | 250 | 310 |
| Drive Car | 45 | 68 | 90 | 115 |
