Sedentary Scales: I often enjoy passive activities such as cards, bingo, and board games

SEDENTARY ACTIVITY BOOSTER GUIDE

Approximate calories burned when participating in passive activities for 2 hours = 204

Approximate calories burned when participating in 2 hours of passive activities and then a 10 minute walk = 244

Added benefits: Increased bone density, lung capacity, mental alertness, and stronger muscles.♥

St. Leonard is a Vital Life Community



Sedentary Scales: As a result of injury or illness most of my day is spent in bed!

SEDENTARY ACTIVITY BOOSTER GUIDE

• Approximate calories burned when lying in bed for 3 hours = 192

• Approximate calories burned while lying in bed and engaging in 3 intervals of socialization or

                     1:1’s for 10 minutes spaced throughout the 3 hours = 226

Added benefits: Mental alertness, improved memory, and increased optimism.♥

St. Leonard is a Vital Life Community



Sedentary Scales: As part of my job requirement I sit for at least 3-4 hours a day!

SEDENTARY ACTIVITY BOOSTER GUIDE

• Approximate calories burned when sitting at a workstation for 3 hours = 345

•  Approximate calories burned while sitting at a workstation and engaging in 3 intervals of walking 5 minutes spaced throughout the 3 hours = 400

• Added benefits: Mental alertness, balance, and increased energy levels.♥

 St. Leonard is a Vital Life Community

 



Sedentary Scales: I love to sit and enjoy reading a book for long periods at a time!

SEDENTARY ACTIVITY BOOSTER GUIDE

• Approximate calories burned when reading for 3 hours = 264

• Approximate calories burned when reading and engaging in 3 intervals of 10 minutes of light stretching spaced throughout the 3 hours = 342

Added benefits: Mental and brain health, and positive physiological stimulation

 

St. Leonard is a Vital Life Community