How many calories burned on the job?

[surviv'n_it]

I was just curious if anyone used any type of tool to track the calories burned on the job. I use the cardiotrainer app for my phone which tracks my workouts outside of work but it only records speed and distance to give an approx calorie burn. It wouldnt work on the job.

I would just like to find the average calories I burn each day on the job. Would a heart monitor be accurate for this? Thanks.

 

[goetface]

1 pump and two dumps.

 

[srvhero]

I have used a "bodybugg" before. I hit 5200 one day. Most days I averaged around 4500.

 

[sweatyguy]

Resi route I used to run, I wore step counter 5 days and averaged around 10 miles walking...I was SCARED to ever try wearing the step counter again... ;-)

 

[UnconTROLLed]

Ask someone in feeders...the Q is

"How many calories padded on the job?"

 

[Anonymous 10]

As I get older not enough.

 

[Aaron]

You would need a heart rate monitor, and a good one. I've thought about wearing mine for a week to get an average. Decided I didn't want to wear it all day, and I didn't want to burn through those watch batteries so quickly.

Since I wear one for workouts, and know what my heart does, I doubt you burn that much at work since your body is use to what you are doing all day. When you do a routine you haven't done before your calorie burn will be high, after doing that routine a couple of times your calorie burn drops.

 

[brownmonster]

If you use the methods you hardly burn any calories.

 

[portlandbrown]

2600 calories estimated

 

[working up a sweat]

I don't know how many calories that I burn working inside for a few hours. When i get home i strip off a my totally sweat drenched T-shirt and look down at my flat belly. Guys half my age (53) wish they can be as in good shape. UPS sells and gives out T-shirts for employees that say "Body by UPS".

 

['Lord Brown's bidding']

This is an old thread, but a question I wonder if anyone has answered. Currently using MyFitnessPal to track my calories taken in, but no clear idea on how many are burned.

I am 5'11', 255.2 (was 256 this morning, yea me!), so my BMR (basal metabolic rate, or how many calories i burn just by estimating?

My route is a bulky trip, typically 110-120 stops, 40-50 of which are businesses, and 310-330 pieces average. Generally pick up 100 pieces. Typically out on area from 9:15-7:20.

Right now I estimate I burn 3100 calories on the job, plus my BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate, or how many calories I burn just by being alive) of 2200 puts me at 5100/day. Is 3100 calories low?

 

[Buck Fifty]

As I get older not enough.

Nothing to do with your age bro. Its that Friday night calorie binge more than likely.

 

[kingOFchester]

I think most people here burn more calories b!tching about UPS then they burn at UPS.

 

[Wally]

If you use the methods you hardly burn any calories.

Our methods, not theirs, including "telematics override"! Seasoned veterans know them well!

 

[Returntosender]

AJ google Nike sports band. Might be what you looking for.

 

[Overpaid Union Thug]

Not enough is the best answer I can give. Driving is the easiest job I've ever had. Especially since I started following the methods years ago.

 

[Covemastah]

If your not in Feeders and are wearing a size 32 to 34 " pants,,,,,,,,,,,, don't even worry about it !!

 

[Wally]

If your not in Feeders and are wearing a size 32 to 34 " pants,,,,,,,,,,,, don't even worry about it !!

​Doesn't Feeders pants start at 40?

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

​Doesn't Feeders pants start at 40?

center managers start at 50. and division managers start at 60!

 

[Overpaid Union Thug]

​Doesn't Feeders pants start at 40?

center managers start at 50. and division managers start at 60!

And they are alotted 10 cartons of cigs a month too.