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Old 02-03-2025, 06:20 AM   #149
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Originally Posted by Traum View Post
How much is an hour's worth of snow shoveling equivalent to in terms of working out at the gym?

Compared to my normal routine which could take anywhere between 45 min to an hour, the snow shoveling feels like it is so much more tiring...
I think it's comparable to a light jog with a bit of strength training. According to my Apple Watch my heart rate while shovelling ranged between 120-140 which is what I see when I go for a brisk walk with some hills (sub 11 min km) or a light bike ride.

OTOH, my watch gives me ZERO credit for shovelling snow. Yesterday I even got the reminder right after I finished shovelling to check my rings b/c I was behind schedule on my exercise. Fuck you watch!
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