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fitness
4 guides on fitness.
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How many calories does yoga burn? — Hatha, Vinyasa, Ashtanga compared
Yoga calorie burn ranges from 120 (gentle Hatha) to 500+ (Power/Ashtanga) per hour. Style and intensity decide everything.
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The 10,000 steps myth — what science actually says about daily step targets
The 10,000-steps target was a 1965 Japanese marketing slogan, not science. Modern data shows benefits start at 4,000 and plateau by 7,500.
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Calories burned swimming — freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke compared
Swimming for 30 minutes burns 200-450 kcal depending on stroke and intensity. Freestyle and butterfly are the highest burners.
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How many calories does cycling burn? — MET tables for Indian commuters
A 70-kg adult burns ~280 kcal in 30 min of moderate cycling. Numbers depend on intensity (MET), weight, and terrain. Here are the science-backed estimates.
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