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| Gym Activities |
| Aerobics: low impact |
58 |
Aerobics: high impact |
74 |
| Aerobics, Step: low impact |
74 |
Aerobics, Step: high impact |
106 |
| Aerobics: water |
42 |
Bicycling, Stationery: moderate |
74 |
| Bicycling, Stationery: vigorous |
111 |
Calisthenics: vigorous |
84 |
| Calisthenics: moderate |
48 |
Circuit Training: general |
84 |
| Elliptical Trainer: general |
95 |
Riders: general (ie., HealthRider) |
53 |
| Rowing, Stationery: moderate |
74 |
Rowing, Stationery: vigorous |
90 |
| Ski Machine: general |
100 |
Stair Step Machine: general |
63 |
| Stretching, Hatha Yoga |
42 |
Teaching aerobics |
63 |
| Weight Lifting: general |
32 |
Weight Lifting: vigorous |
63 |
| Training and Sport Activities |
| Archery: non-hunting |
37 |
Badminton: general |
48 |
| Basketball: playing a game |
84 |
Basketball: wheelchair |
69 |
| Billiards |
26 |
Bicycling: BMX or mountain |
90 |
| Bicycling: 12-13.9 mph |
84 |
Bicycling: 14-15.9 mph |
106 |
| Bicycling: 16-19 mph |
127 |
Bicycling: > 20 mph |
174 |
| Bowling |
32 |
Boxing: sparring |
95 |
| Curling |
42 |
Dancing: Fast, ballet, twist |
63 |
| Dancing: disco, ballroom, square |
58 |
Dancing: slow, waltz, foxtrot |
32 |
| Fencing |
63 |
Football: competitive |
95 |
| Football: touch, flag, general |
84 |
Frisbee |
32 |
| Golf: carrying clubs |
58 |
Golf: using cart |
37 |
| Gymnastics: general |
42 |
Handball: general |
127 |
| Hang Gliding |
37 |
Hiking: cross-country |
63 |
| Hockey: field & ice |
84 |
Horseback Riding: general |
42 |
| Ice Skating: general |
74 |
Kayaking |
53 |
| Martial Arts: judo, karate, kickbox |
106 |
Orienteering |
95 |
| Race Walking |
69 |
Racquetball: competitive |
106 |
| Racquetball: casual, general |
74 |
Rock Climbing: ascending |
116 |
| Rock Climbing: rapelling |
84 |
Rollerblade Skating |
74 |
| Rope Jumping |
106 |
Running: 5 mph (12 min/mile) |
84 |
| Running: 5.2 mph (11.5 min/mile) |
95 |
Running: 6 mph (10 min/mile) |
106 |
| Running: 6.7 mph (9 min/mile) |
116 |
Running: 7.5 mph (8 min/mile) |
132 |
| Running: 8.6 mph (7 min/mile) |
153 |
Running: 10 mph (6 min/mile) |
174 |
| Running: pushing wheelchair, marathon wheeling |
84 |
Running: cross-country |
95 |
| Scuba or skin diving |
74 |
Skateboarding |
53 |
| Skiing: cross-country |
84 |
Skiing: downhill |
63 |
| Sledding, luge, toboggan |
74 |
Snorkeling |
53 |
| Snow Shoeing |
84 |
Soccer: general |
74 |
| Softball: general play |
53 |
Swimming: general |
63 |
| Swimming: laps, vigorous |
106 |
Swimming: backstroke |
84 |
| Swimming: breaststroke |
106 |
Swimming: butterfly |
116 |
| Swimming: crawl |
116 |
Swimming: treading, vigorous |
106 |
| Tai Chi |
42 |
Tennis: general |
74 |
Volleyball: non-competitive,
general play |
32 |
Volleyball: competitive, gymnasium play |
42 |
| Volleyball: beach |
84 |
Walk: 3.5 mph (17 min/mi) |
42 |
| Walk: 4 mph (15 min/mi) |
48 |
Walk: 4.5 mph (13 min/mi) |
53 |
| Walk/Jog: jog <10 min. |
63 |
Water Skiing |
63 |
| Water Polo |
106 |
Water Volleyball |
32 |
| Whitewater: rafting, kayaking |
53 |
Wrestling |
63 |
| Outdoor Activities |
| Carrying & stacking wood |
53 |
Chopping & splitting wood |
63 |
| Digging, spading dirt |
53 |
Gardening: general |
48 |
| Gardening: weeding |
49 |
Laying sod / crushed rock |
53 |
| Mowing Lawn: push, hand |
58 |
Mowing Lawn: push, power |
48 |
| Operate Snow Blower: walking |
48 |
Planting seedlings, shrubs |
42 |
| Plant trees |
48 |
Raking Lawn |
42 |
| Sacking grass or leaves |
42 |
Shoveling Snow: by hand |
63 |
| Home & Daily Life Activities |
| Child-care: bathing, feeding, etc. |
37 |
Child games: hop-scotch, jacks, etc. |
53 |
| Cooking |
26 |
Food Shopping: with cart |
37 |
| Heavy Cleaning: wash car, windows |
48 |
Moving: household furniture |
63 |
| Moving: carrying boxes |
74 |
Moving: unpacking |
37 |
| Playing w/kids: moderate effort |
42 |
Playing w/kids: vigorous effort |
53 |
| Reading: sitting |
12 |
Standing in line |
13 |
| Sleeping |
7 |
Watching TV |
8 |
| Home Repair |
| Auto Repair |
32 |
Carpentry: outside |
63 |
| Carpentry: refinish furniture |
48 |
Cleaning rain gutters |
53 |
| Hanging storm windows |
53 |
Lay or remove carpet/tile |
48 |
| Paint house: outside |
53 |
Paint, paper, remodel: inside |
48 |
| Roofing |
63 |
Wiring and Plumbing |
32 |
| Occupational Activities |
| Bartending/Server |
26 |
Carpentry Work |
37 |
| Coaching Sports |
42 |
Coal Mining |
63 |
| Computer Work |
15 |
Construction, general |
58 |
| Desk Work |
18 |
Firefighting |
127 |
| Forestry, general |
84 |
Heavy Equip. Operator |
26 |
| Heavy Tools, not power |
84 |
Horse Grooming |
63 |
| Light Office Work |
16 |
Masonry |
74 |
| Masseur, standing |
42 |
Police Officer |
26 |
| Sitting in Class |
18 |
Sitting in Meetings |
17 |
| Steel Mill: general |
84 |
Theater Work |
32 |
| Truck Driving: sitting |
21 |
Welding |
32 |
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Medicine Of The Day
Latin Name:
Arsenicum Album
Common Name:
arsenic trioxide, arsenic oxide
Description:
Used for restless, weakness, burning pains, irritating discharges, food poisoning, indigestion, diarrhea, gastroenteritis from overconsumption of ripe produce and excess alcohol. This remedy also treats mouth ulcers, asthma, tiredness due to anemia or asthma, mental strain, pinkeye, flu, headaches with dizziness or vomiting, common cold, vaginal infection and fluid retention especially around extremities. Also helpful for nervousness or fear (Lockie 52, Jonas 255).
Health Tip of the DaySun rays help make vitamin D in your body. Walk or sit in the morning sun of a while every day
Health Quote of the Day Ah! what avail the largest gifts of Heaven, When drooping health and spirits go amiss? How tasteless then whatever can be given! Health is the vital principle of bliss, And exercise of health."
- James Thomson
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