Exercise

The role of exercise is critical for so many things, but food is how we manage weight.

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No matter what you are able to do, the rule is the same. The role of exercise is critical for so many things, but food is how we manage weight. Eat well and your body will enjoy the exercise! My plans are designed to give you the amount of “fuel” you need. That is, calories, energy, macros, micros, fibre, fats. It is all fuel. If you are following meforme™ you are eating the correct amount of fuel for you. Exercise over and above this will work on changing the composition of your body, increase cardiovascular capacity and all those great things. Unless you are doing more than 4-5 workouts per week and the level of intensity is very high, you do not need to compensate with more fuel. The table below may be useful in providing some insight into the caloric expenditure of different forms of exercise.

Some individuals may be able be to participate in sports in the moderate calorie expenditure section yet have heavy calorie expenditure. E.g. Most social tennis players, would have a moderate calorie expenditure playing singles, however some pro tennis layers in some matches would fall into the heavy category. Swimming and walking are other categories that can fall into multiple categories.

Resource from article: Make it count

CALORIES USED IN DIFFERENT TYPES OF EXERCISE
This table should be used as a guide only.

LIGHT 4 Cals (17kj)/minute)MODERATE 7 Cals (30kj)/minute)HEAVY 10 Cals (40kj)/minute)
Walking, slowWalking, briskWalking (power),jogging
Cycling, lightUntoasted muesli, Cycling, moderateCycling, vigorous
Golf, socialSwimming, freestyleSwimming, strenous
Tennis, doublesWeight training, lightWeight training, heavy
Housework, cleaningTennis, singlesWrestling / judo advanced
Callisthentics, YogaSquash, BadmintonFootball (training)
Ten Pin BowlingFootballSkipping
Aqua aerobics, lightBasketballKick Boxing, Tae Bo
Line/square dancingVolleyballBasketball (Pro)
Skate BoardingDancingClimbing stairs

Remember!

1 carb is approx. 100cal, therefore to burn 1 carbohydrate serve you need to be exercising at a heavy level for 10 minutes.

Monique Etkind

Monique Etkind

Dietitian and Nutrition Specialist

Eat Well Feel Great!

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