Nonprescribed physical activity energy expenditure is maintained with structured exercise and implicates a compensatory increase in energy intake

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 189-190
Author(s):  
D.C. Nieman
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Energy Expenditure ◽  
Energy Intake ◽  
Physical Activity Energy Expenditure ◽  
Compensatory Increase ◽  
Activity Energy

scholarly journals Calories and steps! How many days of walking/hiking in the Himalayas does ONE Christmas lunch translate to?

2016 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 118 ◽  
Author(s):  
J D Pillay
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Energy Balance ◽  
Energy Expenditure ◽  
Energy Intake ◽  
Physical Activity Energy Expenditure ◽  
Related Energy ◽  
Base Camp ◽  
Activity Energy ◽  
Festive Season

Background. The festive season is a time when people are at risk of overeating and weight gain. An active break during this time can help maintain energy balance. Objectives. To determine steps taken during a walk/hike to Everest Base Camp and back and compare estimated activityrelated energy expenditure to a typical Christmas lunch. Methods. Five adults (39-70 years) completed an 11-day walk/hike. Pedometer-measured steps were recorded at two cadences: ‘aerobic’ (>100 steps/minute for 10 consecutive minutes) or ‘slower’ steps. Activity-related energy expenditure was estimated using generic values for walking uphill/downhill at each cadence. Energy intake of a typical Christmas lunch was estimated. Results. Participants accumulated a total of 143 770 steps, or 13 070 (SD 8 272) steps/day, 20% of which were ‘aerobic’. Total walk-related energy expenditure was estimated at 22 816  kcals, or 1 901 (SD 580) kcals/day. Conclusion. Estimated energy intake in one Christmas lunch equates to 1.7 days of walking/hiking. Keywords. Energy intake, physical activity, energy expenditure, pedometer

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