How many calories used up in an hours walking?

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Hi,

I'd like to lose a pound or two before summer.
I know that to lose one pound of fat, you need to use up 3500 calories approx.
Due to a skiing inury earlier this year, I cant run or do anything too strenuous, so am walking for a couple of hours every day instead.

So, does anyone know a formula which calculates how many calories you lose per hour walking (if you walk at say 5 or 6km per hour and weigh 9 stone).

Thanks!
Ragazza.
 
I know this much, whenever I look at the calorie counter on the treadmill it is so depressing that I have stopped looking.
 
If you click here you will find out how many calories you burn for the exercise you do. (Walking is at the every end of the activity list)

GED
 
Swimming is better and probably doesnt strain your injuries.


I see my post crossed with GEDs* :)
 
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Hi,

thanks for the replies.
Using the calculator, walking uses between 119 and 475 calories per hour if you are 9stone.

Swimming prob would be better, but all the hassle of putting in contact lenses, taking off makeup, getting to a gym, drying hair afterwards etc puts me off.
I find it easier and more enjoyable just to go for a very long walk, and then I get to know new areas too.

Thanks again, one pound already lost, 6 more to go! :)

Ragazza.
 
hi Muesli,

just wanted to ask a few questions about the prescription goggles.

Did you find them easy to get used to? Can you see pretty much 100% when you have them on?

My prescription is just under -3 on both eyes. I'm hoping to improve my swimming technique in the near future, but have put it off so many times because I would not be able to see an instructor if he/she was standing beside the pool!! Aquagoggles wound like they might solve the problem.

Did you have any trouble with shipping/VAT etc.? And lastly, did they take long to arrive?

thanks so much in advance.
 
Cycling is actually better than walking - less problems with knees, ankles, etc. I use a stationery bike that cost €110. Totally silent - I watch TV at the same time.
 
hi marcellaf,

They are just the same as normal goggles - the only difference is you can actually see things when swimming :)

The aquagoogles on the net work out ALOT cheaper than going to Irish opticians, even when you add the VAT and shipping. I seem to remember they took a couple of weeks to arrive (from Canada) so that was the only downside. Their Customer Support were very friendly !
I would advise you to get a case and anti-fog spray also from their site if you decide to go with them..

Happy swimming !
M.
 
Aquagoogles do seem cheap alright. I seem to remember one of the fast 1hr places could give you googles close to your prescription, but not exact to it, very fast and not that expensive. Can't remember exactly what it was though, and its probably trippled in price since.
 
The company that sells the MBT shoes, claim that you will use 25% more calories if you take your walk in them.
 
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