MadSci Network: Biophysics |
Hello Walter,
Thanks for the question. The answer is unfortunately, no.
The total energy that is used in any form of exercise is related to 2 big variables:
Let's use an example; I like to cycle so let's use that.
If I cycle at my usual rate of 20-22 km per hour, I burn about 10 calories every minute. The ride to my office is 40 minutes long so I burn about 10 cal/min (C) x 40 minutes (T) = 400 calories Total Energy.
To increase the number of Total Calories burned ( C x T) I must increase either C (cycle more vigorously) or T (spend more time cycling).
There is no short cut to burning calories ... math doesn't lie.
Hope this was helpful.
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