Determining the Amount of Calories Burned During Exercise
A lot of folks operate under the illusion that they can eat whatever they want after exercising. They think an hour of moderately strenuous exercise created a huge calorie deficit. I’ve fallen into this trap before – it probably was true when I was 25 years old, but not now that I’m 52. The problem is, in my mind I’m still 25.
For example, a 150 pound woman in her thirties would require a 45-minute walk to burn off a 160-calorie Starbucks grande skinny, flavored latte. That doesn’t include whatever she had with the latte (muffin, eggs, bacon, etc.)
For most people, a piece of fruit (banana or apple) is a good way to add carbohydrates and nutrients without adding unwanted calories. If you’ve exercised at a higher intensity, eating a slice of whole wheat toast with peanut butter within 30 minutes of exercising helps to restore proteins and carbohydrates. My secret weapon of choice is an eight ounce glass of chocolate milk.
With the proper information about calories burned during exercise, you can make smarter choices about how you eat. I’ve included a link to a calculator that will aid you in this:
http://www.acefitness.org/calculators/physical-activity-calorie-calculator.aspx
I hope this helps you on your quest for health and fitness!
