Watching A Movie Is Considered Exercise?
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If you’d much rather sit in a movie theater than on a Peloton, you’re in luck. A new study from University College London claims that seeing a movie is just as good for your heart as going to the gym.
The study involved hooking up biometric sensors to 50 people watching the live-action version of Aladdin. The sensors showed their heart rates rose between 40% and 80% for about 45 minutes of the movie. That’s also what happens when someone participates in “light exercise,” such as walking or gardening.
Before I got into broadcasting, I worked at a movie theater. I never saw anyone break a sweat, not even the employees, myself included. I have questions:
- Do horror movie fans get a better workout than people who watch romantic comedies?
- Do a liter of soda, purse full of candy, and giant bucket of salty buttered popcorn negate the results of the “exercise?”
- Which costs more in 2020: a movie ticket or a gym membership?
Phil Harris is 50% of "Phil & Mel in the Afternoon" on K104.7. He has been with the station since 2013 and on the air in Charlotte since 2000. Before coming to the Queen City, Phil worked for radio stations in Pittsburgh, Austin, and Seattle. In addition to the weekly "Throwback Threesome" music video feature, Phil writes about things that matter to Charlotte sports fans and pet owners. He happens to be both.
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