That's a CF class. You mean, it makes me happy? Uh, yeah, that's true. But we're talking about the calories.This plate is approx. the calorie-work done at CF:
1 serving Mixed Nuts: 180 calories
1 serving Dried Apricots: 100 calories
1 Banana: 100 calories
Total: 380 calories.
Most of us consider a CF class to be the hardest, most significant effort we can give...and that will maybe burn 350 calories...maybe 400 for the hardest-core movers.
see this handy chart Notice, even at the most intense work, it's about 10-12 calories a minute (that's not counting standing around, resting, low-intensity, etc.)
Isn't that heavy duty? That formula always strains my brain. The work I give in an hour at CF boils down, calorically, to a plate of freakin' trail-mix! It sure feels like we must have blown off 1500 calories!
Check out this article on Exercise by itself is not enough.
At CF we want folks to meet and exceed their goals (yeah, yeah, "results or excuses...you can't have them both" we know). Please be aware of the dangerous game of justifying eating because "I'll work out later." The math is not on our side, it just doesn't add up. If weight loss is the goal (which also will help you obtain the greatest, maximum, holistic benefits from attending CF classes), then reducing caloric intake is the primary objective.
**(Do not confuse these statements with professional advice. Always consult a physician before undertaking any nutrition, dietary, fitness program.)
2 comments:
When we were logging into into livestrong last year for the biggest loser, I thought the calories burned for various exercises were way out of proportion from reality. Interesting articles touching on that idea.
380 calories for a handful of fruits and nuts! As LiveWrong Johnny would say: YIKES! If you don't believe caloric intake plays the MAJOR part in creating the body you desire then watch Survivor. After 6 weeks of rice and coconuts, these people look ten times better than when they arrived... all this considering they spent 20 hours a day resting, reclining, and napping!
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