A client tells a nurse that he is doing yoga. What is the maximum amount of caloric energy the client is likely to burn during a 30 -min yoga class?



Answer :

Answer:The amount of caloric energy burned during a yoga class can vary depending on the type of yoga, intensity, and individual factors like body weight. However, we can provide an estimate based on general information.

Average Caloric Burn for Yoga:

Gentle or Hatha Yoga: Typically burns around 2.5 to 4 calories per minute.

Vinyasa or Power Yoga: Can burn approximately 4 to 6 calories per minute.

To estimate the maximum amount of caloric energy burned during a 30-minute yoga class, we use the higher range for more intense yoga styles like Vinyasa or Power Yoga.

Calculation:

Calories burned per minute (maximum estimate): 6 calories

Duration: 30 minutes

Total calories burned:

Calories burned

=

6

calories/minute

×

30

minutes

Calories burned=6calories/minute×30minutes

Calories burned

=

180

calories

Calories burned=180calories

Summary:

The maximum amount of caloric energy the client is likely to burn during a 30-minute yoga class is approximately 180 calories. This estimate is based on a higher-intensity yoga session; the actual number may be lower for less intense forms of yoga.

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