Question 1

i stand 8 to 12 hours a day at my job. i would think it would burn more calories, but could this be fatiguing me and making me fat?

Accepted Answer

That's not why...: That's not why you are getting fat.  The primary, number one reason, people get fat is they eat too much.  Go back and read again. We live in a world flooded with excess calories (mostly carbs).  The what you eat component is way more important than they what you burn issue.  Standing is great but moving is even better.  Both beat sitting all day.  So count carbs, not calories!

Question 2

can you burn to many calories?

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Yes, no, and maybe: The whole point of trying to lose weight is to burn too many calories. However, if one is chronically ill (such as with cancer or aids), his body can burn too many calories and he will lose weight and be too skinny (called "cachetic"). Also, if one is too thin already, and exercises excessively, he is burning too many calories.

Question 3

how much calories can cycling burn?

Accepted Answer

Exercise: Unfortunately there are way too many variables to give you any valid answer. But, cycling is a very good exercise for health!

Question 4

what exercises would burn more calories?

Accepted Answer

Cardio Mix: If you adipose tissue that you'd like to lose then consider an increase in cardio and a balanced diet. However, do not always do the same exercise or you will increase your risks for stress injuries. Mix things up with running, biking, swimming, or circuit training. Core exercises may build muscle, but to burn fat you need to burn more than you consume and cardio is key!

Question 5

what burns more calories strep or cardio?

Accepted Answer

Confused: I don't know what you mean.  Do you mean step?
Both are cardiovascular type work outs.  It really depends on the type of cardio work out you are talking about.
The most important thing to do is find an exercise that you enjoy doing and the results will usually follow.

Question 6

how can i burn off these holiday calories?

Accepted Answer

Eat less: Eating less is faster than exercise. Limit portions.

Question 7

calories you burn in a day by just sitting?

Accepted Answer

Passive sitting: According to livestrong a 150-lb. Person may lose  68 calories per hour while sitting. I will let you do the math by multiplying the actual number of hours. Take care.

Question 8

how can you burn 400 calories fast at home?

Accepted Answer

Pick one.: Pick one of the activities on this exercise calorie counter (over 100) to get an idea of how much many calories you will burn:    http://www.Prohealth.Com/weightloss/tools/exercise/calculator1_2.Cfm.

Question 9

can you tell me how i can burn 600 calories?

Accepted Answer

600 calories: Just sit around all day and you will burn this  much.

Question 10

which burns more calories: yoga or modern dance?

Accepted Answer

Dance : For a 150 pound person yoga for 30 minutes uses 89 calories, while dance uses 100-200 depending on the rhythm and arm motion.

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