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For many of us, the most activity exerted on Thursday will be cheering/booing the football game (or the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade, whichever is more popular in your home).
But before the dinner, or pre-dessert, consider doing the following family-friendly activities that burn calories, get your heart rate up, and help you bond with your out-of-town relatives. All calorie estimates are based on a 154-pound person. Those who weigh more will burn more calories and those who weigh less will burn less calories.
And don't forget, the Know Your Health Baltimore program will have a free heart and lifestyle screening at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, December 1. This analysis includes blood pressure, cholesterol/triglycerides, body composition analysis and brief counseling with a registered nurse. Visit Know Your Health or call 410-601-9355 (WELL) for more information or to register.
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Health News
Get Moving This Holiday Weekend
For many of us, the most activity exerted on Thursday will be cheering/booing the football game (or the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade, whichever is more popular in your home).
But before the dinner, or pre-dessert, consider doing the following family-friendly activities that burn calories, get your heart rate up, and help you bond with your out-of-town relatives. All calorie estimates are based on a 154-pound person. Those who weigh more will burn more calories and those who weigh less will burn less calories.
- Dancing: One hour (330 carlories); thirty minutes (165 calories)
- Walking (3.5 miles per hour): One hour (280 calories); thirty minutes (140)
- Walking (4.5 miles per hour): One hour (460 calories); thirty minutes (230 calories)
- Basketball (vigourous): One hour (440 calories); thirty minutes (220 calories)
- Football (touch/flag): One hour (563); thirty minutes (281)
And don't forget, the Know Your Health Baltimore program will have a free heart and lifestyle screening at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, December 1. This analysis includes blood pressure, cholesterol/triglycerides, body composition analysis and brief counseling with a registered nurse. Visit Know Your Health or call 410-601-9355 (WELL) for more information or to register.
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