How Much Exercise Does it Take to Burn Off Halloween Candy?
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Beware of Treats
With Halloween fast approaching, you’ll have stocks of candy lying around waiting to be passed out to trick-or-treaters. As tempting as that fun-sized snickers bar might be, you’re better off resisting the temptation. Those little suckers pack quite the punch of calories and fat, and before you know it, you’ve scarfed down 5 of them. Here, we break down just how much time you’d have to spend in the gym to work off that measly piece of candy. If you’re not looking to spend more hours of your day hitting the iron, steer clear of these Halloween treats. SEE ALSO:Top 20 Reasons to Skip the Sugar This Halloween*Stats based on a 180-lb male. Source: Bodybuilding.com
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Candy Corn
If you consume: 19 piecesDamage you’ve done: 140 calories, 0g fatTo burn it off: 10 mins running (11.5-min mile), 9 mins swimming, 23 mins cycling (easy pace) or 15 mins liftingSEE ALSO:11 Halloween Costumes to Showcase Your Muscles
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Hershey Kisses
If you consume: 9 piecesDamage you’ve done: 200 calories, 12g fatTo burn it off: 16 mins running (11.5-min mile), 14 mins swimming, 35 mins cycling (easy pace) or 23 mins lifting
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Skittles
If you consume: 1 fun-sized packDamage you’ve done: 60 calories, 0.5g fatTo burn it off: 5 mins running (11.5-min mile), 4 mins swimming, 11 mins cycling (easy pace) or 7 mins lifting
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Tootsie Rolls
If you consume: 5 piecesDamage you’ve done: 117 calories, 2.5g fatTo burn it off: 9 mins running (11.5-min mile), 8 mins swimming, 20 mins cycling (easy pace) or 14 mins lifting
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Sour Patch Kids
If you consume: 1 fun-sized packDamage you’ve done: 210 calories, 0g fatTo burn it off: 16 mins running (11.5-min mile), 15 mins swimming, 37 mins cycling (easy pace) or 24 mins lifting
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Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
If you consume: 5 mini cupsDamage you’ve done: 220 calories, 13g fatTo burn it off: 17 mins running (11.5-min mile), 15 mins swimming, 39 mins cycling (easy pace) or 26 mins lifting
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Butterfinger
If you consume: 2 fun-sized barsDamage you’ve done: 170 calories, 7g fatTo burn it off: 13 mins running (11.5-min mile), 12 mins swimming, 30 mins cycling (easy pace) or 20 mins lifting
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Snickers
If you consume: 2 fun-sized barsDamage you’ve done: 160 calories, 8g fatTo burn it off: 12 mins running (11.5-min mile), 11 mins swimming, 28 mins cycling (easy pace) or 19 mins lifting
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Almond Joy
If you consume: 2 fun-sized barsDamage you’ve done: 160 calories, 9g fatTo burn it off: 12 mins running (11.5-min mile), 11 mins swimming, 28 mins cycling (easy pace) or 19 mins lifting
With Halloween fast approaching, you’ll have stocks of candy lying around waiting to be passed out to trick-or-treaters. As tempting as that fun-sized snickers bar might be, you’re better off resisting the temptation. Those little suckers pack quite the punch of calories and fat, and before you know it, you’ve scarfed down 5 of them. Here, we break down just how much time you’d have to spend in the gym to work off that measly piece of candy. If you’re not looking to spend more hours of your day hitting the iron, steer clear of these Halloween treats.
