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Hello, my sons 4th grade teacher told me that doing the Hula Hoop for 10 minutes is equivalent to running an 8 minute mile. Is this true or just another wise-tale passed down? I have been doing this for the last couple days but can not seem to get my heart rate up to my target rate.
Hi Brandy Dean,
Great question. Go to this website and see for yourself. You may like this website for other activities as well. Just put in your weight and the minutes. It will calculate your caloric expenditure for 222 activities.
For my weight, I got 154 calories burned for a 9 minute mile and 56 calories for children's games (which I would consider hula hoop) for 10 minutes of exercise in each.
http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/jumpsite/calculat.htm
Hope this helps!!
Take care!!!! Daphne
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Answers by Expert:
Daphne E Brown MS CPRP
Expertise
I will answer questions concerning exercise, nutrition, health and diseases related to obesity or sedentary lifestyle. I can also answer questions about being an aerobics/group exercise leader or questions about getting certified with AFAA.
Experience
Receiving my Masters of Science in Clinical Exercise Physiology, I have been Fitness Director on board Royal Caribbean luxury cruise ships, I have given training seminars for aspiring group exercise leaders; I am certified and I work for Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA). I was Senior Exercise Physiologist and lecturer at the Internationally renowned Pritikin Longevity Center and Spa at Turnberry Island Resort in Miami, Florida for almost 10 years and I was also the Fitness Assessment Coordinator at the exclusive Fisher Island Spa Internazionale on exclusive Fisher Island in Miami Beach (famous residents of the island include Oprah Winfrey, Andre Agassi, and Sharon Gless). I've competed in AAU and NAC Aerobics competitions. Currently, I own a Fitness/Lifestyle planning business. I have been in the Fitness industry for almost 20 years and here on AllExperts since 1999.
Education/Credentials
B.S. Biology/Chemistry
M.S. Clinical Exercise Physiology
AFAA Certified and Examiner
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