Daryl wants to burn all of the calories he consumed for lunch in one hour. Which of the following types of physical activity could he do to burn this many calories?

Responses

Housework
Housework

Moderate walking
Moderate walking

Leisurely swimming
Leisurely swimming

Yoga

1 answer

To determine which type of physical activity Daryl could do to burn off the calories he consumed for lunch, we can compare the approximate calorie expenditure of the activities listed:

  1. Housework: Generally, moderate housework can burn around 200-300 calories per hour, depending on the intensity and type of tasks.

  2. Moderate walking: Walking at a moderate pace typically burns about 200-400 calories per hour, depending on factors like speed and individual weight.

  3. Leisurely swimming: Swimming at a leisurely pace may burn around 200-300 calories per hour, though this can vary based on the individual's swimming style.

  4. Yoga: A standard yoga session may burn about 150-300 calories per hour, depending on the type and intensity of yoga practice.

Given this information, if the calories Daryl consumed for lunch are within the range of 200-400 calories, both housework and moderate walking would likely suffice to burn off those calories in an hour. Leisurely swimming could also work, while yoga might be less effective unless it is a more vigorous type.

Best options: Housework, Moderate walking.

If Daryl wants to ensure he burns the calories effectively, he should focus on either moderate walking or engaging in more vigorous housework.