How many calories are burned during sex and while running, energy consumption in 30 minutes during training and in bed

What sounds like the best way to burn calories: leaving your house for a 10-minute run or staying for an orgasm? Most will probably choose the latter. How many calories are burned during sex, since not everyone has sex the same way? When it comes to losing weight, sex isn't the most reliable form of exercise.

Still, scientists are excited about the idea of shedding pounds with humanity's favorite pastime. If you're interested, there's a lot of information out there to help you burn calories during sex.

The process of fat burning during training

When an ordinary person has the idea that his weight has somehow gone beyond the desired values and needs to be somehow brought back to normal, then the decision to do fitness, run, swim, etc. seems quite logical.
In general, it is worth increasing physical activity, which will increase energy expenditure and help reduce excess weight and “burn” subcutaneous fat. The decision has a well-founded logic, because gaining and losing weight is nothing more than the simple mathematics of the balance of incoming and outgoing calories. However, no matter how paradoxical it may sound, training in this aspect is very much overrated. Losing those hated pounds without following a diet is virtually impossible. Mathematics is not an abstract science, but an exact one. Our fat burning program, including. Therefore, if you use specific numbers rather than figurative quantities, the overall picture begins to look somewhat different. I bring this “mathematics” in numbers to your attention.

You need to know when to stop5

An active sex life is wonderful. But you shouldn’t turn a pleasant and useful activity into protracted marathons. Intimate contact can be an excellent addition to a weight loss program. But excessive passion will lead to psychological and physical “burnout” and a person will simply get tired of sex. If you combine moderate physical activity with proper nutrition and intimate life, you will no longer need to wonder how many calories are burned during sex.

Calories in

So, in order to lose excess weight, it is necessary to ensure a negative balance between calories in and calories out. Therefore, the first step is to understand how many calories are in the “arrival”.

All food that enters our body consists of basic nutrients - Proteins, Fats and Carbohydrates, abbreviated as BJU. Each nutrient has its own energy value, namely, how much energy a given nutrient can provide to our body if used as fuel. Energy is measured in joules (J); in nutrition, it is usually measured in calories (cal). The correspondence between the second and the first looks like 1 cal = 4.184 J. [1] If the body uses proteins or carbohydrates as fuel, then this gives 4 kilocalories (kcal) per 1 gram of substance used, if fats - then 9 kcal.

For example, if we ate 2 eggs and a sandwich with butter and cheese for breakfast, then the energy value of our meal will be [2]:

Eggs B = 12.7 g % F = 11.5 g % Y = 0.7 g % kcal = 157 (100 g serving)
Russian cheese B = 23 g % F = 29 g % U = 0 g % kcal = 72 (serving 20 g)
Wheat bread B = 8.7 g % F = 1.5 g % Y = 39 g % kcal = 21 (10 g serving)
Butter 82.5% B = 0.5 g % F = 82.5 g % Y = 0.8 g % kCal = 75 (10 g portion)
In total, the total calorie content of breakfast will be 325 kcal

According to the example given, the entire daily calorie content is calculated and this is the amount of energy that we have in the so-called “arrival”. To lose weight, you need to spend more energy (kcal) than you consume or eat less than you expend. No less important is alcohol. One gram of alcohol is 7 kcal. For example, 100 ml of vodka contains 40% alcohol, which gives 40 * 7 = 280 kcal. 100 ml of beer contains from 4 to 7% alcohol, sugar 3 - 4%, therefore, if you drink a “bottle” (0.5 l) of beer, you can get about 230 kcal (based on U = 3.5 g%, alcohol 4.5 g% 3.5 *4*5 + 4.5*7*5)

Benefit6

Yes, the harsh truth of life is that making love cannot fully replace visiting the gym. But this does not mean that sex is useless. Below are just some of its positive properties:

A high-quality personal life helps strengthen the immune system (due to greater production of antibodies).
The production of hormones during sexual intercourse is an excellent prevention of hormonal imbalances.
Regular sexual release, which occurs at the moment of orgasm, works as the best relaxer in the world. Alcohol, hobbies and other ways to relieve stress cannot be compared with it.
The person becomes calmer in general and more satisfied with life.
The likelihood of developing cardiovascular pathologies is reduced.
Self-esteem increases significantly.

How many calories are burned?

Let's start with the fact that every living organism has a Basic (basal) Metabolism (BM). Basal metabolism is the proportion of daily energy expenditure for the activity of internal organs and tissues, for constant physiological functions (breathing, blood circulation, muscle tone, etc.) [1] Basal Metabolism is measured on an empty stomach in a supine position at an air temperature of 18 - 20 C. On average in an adult, the OO value is 1 kcal per kg of weight per hour. For example, if you weigh 80 kg, then your daily OO will be 1 kcal x 80 kg x 24 hours = 1920 kcal. The OO figure will be slightly different for boys (14-17 years old), whose OO is significantly higher - 1.7 kcal, for girls, their OO is 1.2 kcal, for people over 40, their OO, on the contrary, becomes less by 4-5% , and at an older age it decreases even more significantly - by 10%. [1]

Basic Metabolism is, as it were, the starting point for calculating energy expenditure, to which additional calories are added as household/work or sports activity increases. The energy consumption figures are quite clear; they are measured using the calorimetry method, so it is quite easy to calculate the final energy consumption figure. In particular, according to the “Physiology of Nutrition” [1], “background” household energy consumption - for housework, walking to the store or work, personal hygiene, etc., is generally considered to be 2 kcal. The cost of mental activity, say, office work, is like 1.5 kcal. Energy expenditure on physical work, of course, is already large and, for example, the work of a bricklayer or miner is 6 kcal.

Now, knowing the figures for energy expenditure during various types of life activities, we can calculate the above example of an 80-kilogram person more accurately. Let's assume that he gets 8 hours of sleep, he works as a manager in an office (8-hour work day) and there is no training today. (in fact, training energy expenditure will be given separately, since this is what the emphasis is on in this article).

So, the daily energy expenditure of a person weighing 80 kg on a working day (8 hours) by a manager will be:

Sleep: 8 hours x 1 kcal/hour x 80 kg = 640 kcal
Work: 8 hours x 1.5 kcal x 80 kg = 960 kcal
Background activity of the day: 8 hours x 2 kcal x 80 kg = 1280 kcal
TOTAL: 2880 kcal

Orgasm and positions4

A real orgasm plays an important role in the process of greater expenditure of energy during sexual intercourse. During these few seconds of maximum pleasure, about 300 calories are consumed (scientists' opinions vary widely). While a false peak of pleasure will only take 15 calories.

But the main thing is its effect on the nervous system and the body as a whole. The achieved relaxation has a beneficial effect on all processes of the human body.

The expenditure of energy also varies depending on the position in which a person has sex. If partners decide to “love” each other while standing, then in an hour you can burn more than 500 kcal; variation in poses also plays a role. The same missionary, depending on the variation, can burn 1 kilocalorie per minute, or maybe 5 kcal. The most energy-consuming positions: knee-elbow (doggy style), cowgirl and standing.

Those who want to lose weight during bed games are advised to take a more conscious approach to the process - strain their muscles, try to feel every part of their body, and control themselves. This will not only increase resource consumption, but also make the process more sensitive.

How energy expenditure is measured

Methods for determining energy expenditure are called calorimetry. There are two such methods - Direct and Indirect calorimetry.

Direct, the method is labor-intensive and is rarely used, only in laboratory conditions. It is almost impossible to apply it to a person, especially during various types of physical activity. The very meaning of the method is that, assuming that all types of energy in the body are ultimately converted into heat, then by determining the amount of heat released by the body, you can calculate the number of calories expended. With this measurement, the subject is placed in an isolated volume, such as a pressure chamber, in which the change in temperature of the subject can be recorded. Doing this, say, with laboratory mice is quite possible, but with a person who performs some type of physical activity, you understand, it is quite problematic. Therefore, in relation to people, the second method is used.
Indirect calorimetry is based on the measurement of the main oxidation products of organic substances, which include carbon dioxide (CO2) and nitrogen (NH3). For this, a portable breathing device is used - a gas analyzer, which measures the amount of inhaled O2 and exhaled CO2. This method is not as cumbersome as the first one, and it can be used for various types of activities, say, the load on an exercise bike and measuring an athlete’s energy expenditure in this case is quite simple.

To measure energy consumption using this method, tables and the so-called are used. Respiratory Coefficient (RK).

Respiratory Coefficient is the ratio of CO2 released by the body to oxygen consumed O2. This coefficient for carbohydrates is equal to 1, for fats – 0.707, for proteins 0.801. [1]

Having measured the amount of inhaled O2 and exhaled CO2, the first step in calculating energy expenditure is to take into account the energy expenditure of protein. To do this, the nitrogen excreted in the urine is analyzed. With normal sweating, the amount of urine nitrogen will correspond to the amount of oxidized proteins - 1 g of urine nitrogen = 6.25 g of protein. [1] Thus, the total amount of nitrogen will make it possible to calculate the total amount of protein consumed.

The second step of the calculation is to determine “protein-free” energy expenditure. To do this, the corresponding values of gases used for protein metabolism are subtracted from the total volumes of CO2 and O2. It has been established that the oxidation of 1 g of protein consumes 966.3 ml of O2 and produces 773.9 ml of CO2 [1]. By multiplying these values by the amount of oxidized protein and subtracting these values from the total volume of measured gases, the remainder is protein-free values of carbon dioxide and oxygen.

Next, the Respiratory Coefficient is included in the calculation. The CO2/O2 ratio will show in what proportion the energy consumption of carbohydrates and fats occurred. The resulting amount of fats and carbohydrates is multiplied by the caloric value of the corresponding substance (9 kcal for fats and 4 for carbohydrates) and the already calculated caloric content of oxidized proteins is added at the rate of 1 g x 4 kcal. As a result, the total energy consumption is obtained using the Indirect Calorimetry Method.

Important

It has long been known that love has a beneficial effect on health. Under the influence of the emotions that it generates, the body releases many hormones and hormone-like substances, which significantly increase our defenses, activate metabolic processes and make us beautiful. Scientists have found that a person happy in love is less susceptible to colds, stress, headaches and circulatory disorders. If a woman achieves orgasm during sex, she becomes happy, her mood improves, and her self-esteem increases. It is noted that satisfied women look better, younger, they are more purposeful and enjoy life. If a woman is not satisfied, or there is not enough sex in her life, then this can lead to metabolic disorders, a desire to escape from problems and forget about food (it was recently discovered that with a lack of love, women develop a painful need for food), the girl stops taking care of herself and doesn’t want to be attractive at all. Both sex and food are accompanied by positive emotions; if one of the factors is lacking, compensation for others can occur, because the centers of satiety and sexual arousal in the brain are nearby. That is, regular and high-quality sex life affects the process of losing weight due to the fact that girls take more care of themselves and feel attractive, needed and happy.

Five steps to slimness

How many calories are burned during exercise?

How many calories are burned during training? It was indicated above that a miner’s energy expenditure, amounting to 6 kcal/hour/kg, can be taken as comparable values to strength training. We take them as a starting point, however, the final figure of energy expenditure for a workout must be adjusted, and not simply multiplied by 6 kcal by the time spent in the gym. 6 kcal will not be spent the entire training time, but only when the person is “under load”, i.e. lifts the barbell. The rest time between approaches, when we sit, lie or at best walk, is unreasonable to calculate according to the “miner’s caloric value”, as you understand. The rest time in terms of calories is comparable to normal background energy expenditure, which is expected to be 2-3 kcal/hour/kg.

Considering the above, energy expenditure for a 2-hour workout in the proportion of 1 min approach/3 min rest, for an 80 kg athlete will have the following values:

(80 kg * 2 hours * ¼ * 6 kcal) + (80 kg * 2 hours * ¾ * 2 kcal) = 240 kcal + 240 kcal = 480 kcal

Thus, if a 2-hour strength training is carried out, then this requires 480 kcal. And, to be more precise, only 240, since we would have spent half of the “training” energy expenditure in any case. These are “background” energy expenditures that the body spends during normal household activities, for example, if we stayed at home and, say, cooked dinner.

However, the reader can say that there are also “training” 240 kcal left and neglecting them would be incorrect mathematics. If we add up the training 240 from the first, second and subsequent workouts, they will ultimately lead us to the desired result!

I am not against training; moreover, being an athlete and a coach, I cannot be against training. However, mathematics is an exact science! 240 kcal – how much is in fat? Dividing 240 by the energy value of fat (9 kcal), we get 27 g. That is, if we take into account that we spent all the energy in fat, which is not the case, then we will burn 27 g of fat during the workout. How much do you want to lose, 2 kg? No, 10 kg? Then calculate how many workouts you need to do to lose 2 kg. Do you know how much? 74! How many times a week do you plan to exercise, 3 (THREE)? Then you need 24 weeks or 6 months to lose 2 kg of fat only by training without changing your diet! ...if 10 kg, then 2.5 years!

Increasing performance3

Reciprocating movements are far from the only action during sex that takes calories from the body; preparing for sexual intercourse also requires some investment. For example, even such a simple action as freeing your beloved partner from clothes will take 12 calories. True, if the partner is against it, more than 2 thousand calories will be spent on undressing, but here you need to remember about the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (if this action is not included in the role-playing game scenario).

In addition, scientists have found a direct relationship between the degree of excitation and joule consumption. The more excited the body is, the more willingly it gives off energy. So those who like to simulate “moans of true pleasure” should not hope for much benefit from such an activity. In addition, there are many ways to make your intimate life brighter, while increasing your body’s energy costs:

Massage (classical, erotic, especially Thai) forces the body to give up its energy reserves, and its intimate variations also bring a lot of pleasure. If the partner has mastered this skill well, then in 5 minutes of such manipulations the “patient” will lose about 20 kcal.
Striptease and other erotic dances will not only excite a man, but will also remove the harm from the Raffaello candy eaten the day before. 10 minutes of dancing will take away up to 70 kcal.
Kisses, especially with passionate hugs, will destroy 30-50 kcal in just one minute. True, precise research has not been carried out in this area, but the fact that this type of caresses stimulates the body to lose weight is a well-known fact.
Intimate games, toys, experiments with new positions - such variety will also increase the productivity of sex in terms of calorie loss.

What reduces the effectiveness of training fat burning?

Psychology. When starting to train, a weight loss enthusiast gives himself the indulgence to eat a little more and a little tastier. The rationale here is: “I work out, burn calories, so I can afford to eat this bun.” The calorie content of an ordinary bun is approximately 260 kcal; if it is rich, then it is approximately 330 kcal! We compare it with the energy expenditure of training, and we get that by eating an “extra” bun, you can completely forget about the process of losing weight!
As a rule, the fair half of humanity is concerned with fat burning and very often only aerobic exercises are chosen for this purpose. Let's say you do cardio on a treadmill 3 times a week. Energy costs in this case will be even less significant. If we assume that the weight of our representative of the weight loss is 60 kg, she does cardio for an hour, then, excuse me, it is absolutely unreasonable to calculate her energy expenditure according to the caloric intake of a miner! She will be able to develop energy expenditure to a level of, well, 3, maximum 4 kcal. If you calculate what you get in practice, it will be: 60 kg * 1 hour * 4 kcal = 240 kcal

Abstinence and obesity7

With a long absence of personal life, the body begins to sound the alarm. The host of the organism systematically feels the need for “something like that”; he lacks one of the main joys of adult life. There is anxiety, a feeling of constant fatigue and other “gifts” of abstinence. And one of them is uncontrollable hunger.

Feeling the joy of eating food, people temporarily forget about difficulties and dissatisfaction. Gradually, the situation worsens and after a couple of months many notice a strange roundness in the place where the stomach used to be more or less flat.

So, regardless of the joules expended during sexual intercourse, sex itself is necessary as one of the tools for weight control.

Interesting facts8

The most productive time for sex in men is the period between 7:00 - 8:00 am. At this time, representatives of the stronger sex experience a peak concentration of testosterone, which is recommended to take advantage of.

Some experts recommend that those who want to combine sex with sports take a closer look at the most sophisticated sexual positions (Kama Sutra). They require the couple to have good coordination, physical fitness and flexibility, but make the “process” much more intense in terms of physical activity. Another option for a pleasant and useful pastime is yoga for two. These are ordinary exercises that are performed in pairs and allow you to lose from 100 to 300 kilocalories per session.

Italian method9

A professor of sports medicine in Italy (A. Luigi) believes that a regular personal life is necessary for an ideal physical shape of the body. The number of sexual acts should be the maximum possible for the individual. All aspects of sex should be considered training—the bed as a piece of exercise equipment, and your lover as a teammate.

Adherents of the hyperactive method are able to lose up to 170 grams overnight. harmful weight. But here it is worth remembering the consequences of such activities and “burnout” from too frequent practice.