How many calories can you really burn by laughing?
One study says people who laugh are consuming 20% more calories than people who aren't laughing. 10-15 minutes of laughter a day burns approximately 50 more calories a day or 3 calories a minute. So, a good chuckle for 20 seconds takes an extra calorie, depending on the laugh's intensity.
"People can't eat at McDonald's and then expect to laugh away their lunch," says VUMC’s Maciej Buchowski, Ph.D. You'd have to laugh for 15 minutes to burn off 2 Hershey's Kisses & it would take an hour of chortles to burn 1 chocolate bar. But I think we can all agree that every calorie counts & if there is an activity that can help people lose weight, why not take advantage?
Grab your friends & do something goofy today - You are allowed to relax & have a good time & now we know IT IS GOOD for your health/fitness goals!
WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH?