How Much Exercise Does it Take to Burn Off Halloween Candy?

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. 

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_{*Stats based on a 180-lb male. Source: Bodybuilding.com}

If you consume: 19 pieces

Damage you’ve done: 140 calories, 0g fat

To burn it off: 10 mins running (11.5-min mile), 9 mins swimming, 23 mins cycling (easy pace) or 15 mins lifting

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If you consume: 9 pieces

Damage you’ve done: 200 calories, 12g fat

To burn it off: 16 mins running (11.5-min mile), 14 mins swimming, 35 mins cycling (easy pace) or 23 mins lifting

If you consume: 1 fun-sized pack

Damage you’ve done: 60 calories, 0.5g fat

To burn it off: 5 mins running (11.5-min mile), 4 mins swimming, 11 mins cycling (easy pace) or 7 mins lifting

If you consume: 5 pieces

Damage you’ve done: 117 calories, 2.5g fat

To burn it off: 9 mins running (11.5-min mile), 8 mins swimming, 20 mins cycling (easy pace) or 14 mins lifting

If you consume: 1 fun-sized pack

Damage you’ve done: 210 calories, 0g fat

To burn it off: 16 mins running (11.5-min mile), 15 mins swimming, 37 mins cycling (easy pace) or 24 mins lifting

If you consume: 5 mini cups

Damage you’ve done: 220 calories, 13g fat

To burn it off: 17 mins running (11.5-min mile), 15 mins swimming, 39 mins cycling (easy pace) or 26 mins lifting

If you consume: 2 fun-sized bars

Damage you’ve done: 170 calories, 7g fat

To burn it off: 13 mins running (11.5-min mile), 12 mins swimming, 30 mins cycling (easy pace) or 20 mins lifting

If you consume: 2 fun-sized bars

Damage you’ve done: 160 calories, 8g fat

To burn it off: 12 mins running (11.5-min mile), 11 mins swimming, 28 mins cycling (easy pace) or 19 mins lifting

If you consume: 2 fun-sized bars

Damage you’ve done: 160 calories, 9g fat

To burn it off: 12 mins running (11.5-min mile), 11 mins swimming, 28 mins cycling (easy pace) or 19 mins lifting