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23 Jan 10 - 04:51 AM (#2819204) Subject: Physical exercise in Folkdom From: GUEST,Mr Red (whilst reading the New Scinetist) I buy it for the retorts on page 3. The nub of the article/section refers to MET - which is the ratio between resting and moving "metabolic rate". 1 is no exercise, a fast walk comes in at 12 which is good exercise rather than "training". They quote a figure for fluatists at 2 METs (a very slow walk) and drummers at 4 METs. Which as a fully paid-up rhythmist sounds about right. Golf comes in at 4.5 METs (a good walk definitely spoiled there) but using a Golf Buggy doesn't even lift off 1 (no exercise whatsoever). Sorry melodeons, fiddles, banjos etc no figures quoted but if you are keen to know more: start here. |
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23 Jan 10 - 07:36 AM (#2819289) Subject: RE: Physical exercise in Folkdom From: Leadfingers My Mastertone copy Maya weighs a ton . so just holding it is good excercise ! Sounds good though |
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23 Jan 10 - 07:52 AM (#2819300) Subject: RE: Physical exercise in Folkdom From: VirginiaTam intersting this one made me stop 6.0 - home activities - butchering animals I thought butchering animals was more a farm or maybe even religions activity. |
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24 Jan 10 - 02:12 AM (#2820064) Subject: RE: Physical exercise in Folkdom From: Goose Gander I walk the dog for an hour a day. And I sometimes sing ballads while walking. Does that count as 'physical exercise in folkdom'? |
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24 Jan 10 - 05:44 AM (#2820120) Subject: RE: Physical exercise in Folkdom From: Paul Burke "They quote a figure for fluatists at 2 METs (a very slow walk) " I wonder what the fluatists were playing. I'd bet Michael McGoldrick comes in at about 15. |