How To Burn Christmas Calories
We're all guilty of over-indulging during the silly season thanks to sugar-laden Christmas treats, hearty roasts with all the trimmings and a holiday hammock with your name written all over it.
The average Christmas dinner will cost you around 1500 calories - that's more than some people's entire daily intake in a single meal!
Luckily, there is one proven formula for a guilt-free Christmas. Exercise!
Studies have shown that if you consume significantly more calories than you burn off this Christmas, a short daily bout of exercise will stave off most of the negative effects of over-eating and inactivity.
We break down some of the naughty-but-oh-so-nice Christmas snacks and just how much exercise you'll need to do to burn it off.
| FOOD | EXERCISE |
|---|---|
| Christmas pudding (50g) = 140 calories | Cross-trainer for 24 minutes at a moderate intensity |
| Mince pies (one pie) = 200 calories | Rower for 30 minutes (30 second sprints, 30 seconds rest) |
| Egg nog (250ml) = 180 calories | Brisk walk on the treadmill for 45 minutes |
| Rum balls (one ball) = 65-100 calories |
Skip for 7-10 minutes |
| Gingerbread man (small) = 45 calories |
Star jumps for 5 minutes |
| Roast lamb (100g) = 199 calories |
Kettlebell swings for 10 minutes |
| Roast turkey (100g) = 101 calories |
Fast-paced jog on the treadmill for 10 minutes |
| Cranberry sauce (100g) = 151 calories |
40 minutes of yoga |
| Potato salad (250g) = 358 calories |
Stand up paddle boarding for 45 minutes |
| Pavlova (120g) = 272 calories |
40 minutes swimming |
| Stuffing (1 cup) = 356 calories |
40 minutes of boxing |
| Candy canes (1 medium) = 56 calories |
Burpees non-stop for 3 minutes |
