The calories you burn per day depend on your age, gender, activity level, body composition and how much food you eat. Sedentary adults typically burn from 1,600 to 2,400 calories a day, according to the American Heart Association.
Amounts
Sedentary women ages 19 to 30 burn about 2,000 calories a day. From ages 31 to 50, they burn about 1,800 calories a day, and after age 50, they burn approximately 1,600 calories. Sedentary men ages 19 to 30 burn about 2,400 calories a day. From ages 30 to 50, they burn about 2,200 calories a day, and after age 50, they burn approximately 2,000 calories.
Identification
People who are sedentary have lifestyles that include only the light physical activity associated with typical daily functioning. A sedentary lifestyle is associated with obesity, according to a 1999 study by M.Á. Martínez-González and colleagues in the "International Journal of Obesity."
Tips
Even if you're required to sit all day for work, you can still fit physical activity into your routine. Try parking farther away from your destination when running errands. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Go for a walk during breaks and in the evening. Even short bursts of activity can help you lose weight and improve your health.
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