How many calories does gardening burn
An hour of gardening burns about 280 kcal if you weigh around 70 kg.
60 minutes in the garden
kcal burned
60 minutes in the garden280 kcal
That's about
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This number is for an adult of about 70 kg. Weigh more and you burn more, weigh less and it's a bit less.
An hour is about 280 kcal and two hours about 560. Digging, weeding, raking and pushing a mower all go into it.
An afternoon on the allotment counts as much as a gym class. And you get courgettes at the end.
Tips
- 1Use a push mower or a rake instead of the electric versions when you can.
- 2Do the digging yourself instead of saving it for someone else.
- 3Pop out for half an hour after work in summer, the weeds won't wait.
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gardening 1 hour
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Questions
How many calories does 2 hours of gardening burn?
About 560 kcal for someone of 70 kg.
Does mowing the lawn count?
Yes, especially with a push mower. It's in the hour of gardening here.
How do I log gardening in Caltype?
Type "gardening 1 hour" and the calories are added back to your day.
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