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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:
Sulphur
Common Name:
Sulfur, flowers of sulfur, brimstone
Description:
Used for skin conditions such as eczema, candidiasis, or diaper rash. This remedy also treats digestive complaints, mental stress, gynelogical complaints, fatigue, forgetfulness, depression, insomnia due to nightmares, chicken pox, diarrhea in children, earaches, gastroenteritis, hemorrhoids, pinkeye, and profuse offensive perspiration. Symptoms are often worse with rest and better with open air. People who require this remedy may be lazy, selfish, occupied, and have difficulty thinking (Lockie 76, Jonas 265).
Health Tip of the DayBitter gourd (karela), neem leaves, jamun seeds and fenugreek seeds (methi) are said to be effective in controlling diabetes.
Health Quote of the Day I never eat anything white.. white flour, white milk,white cream, eggwhites, white sugar, white potatoes etc."
- Bob Cummings
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