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Anonymous
Just wondering, how effective is DDR in calorie burning?
>> Anonymous
It's probably about equal to any aerobic workout.
>> Anonymous
Depends on if you barhug or not. You'll burn more without holding the bar.
>> Anonymous
i have a console ddr, can i play it and counts like an aerobic workout? (30min)
>> Anonymous
doesn't the game have a calorie counter? I know ITG does...
>> Anonymous
If your sweating and out of breath it counts as a workout really.
>> Anonymous
I play DDR as a supplement to my cardio (as in, when it's raining or really hot outside)

At my weight (150) I burn about 15-40 calories per song. These are intense, 7 foot + songs, mind you.

After 45 minutes I can rack up 400-600 calories. Not too shabby, though I wouldn't want to play DDR every day. One other thing, all that hopping around will build up your core strength, which is very important
>> Anonymous
depends the level you play it on
my brother worked his way up to the highest level on pretty much every song, and i would say at that speed its pretty much HIIT
>> Anonymous
It is cardio and ballistic muscle training for the calves. Serious competitors can bounce 3 feet in the air from standing during dance.
>> Anonymous
It's a better workout than sitting at your computer and eating cheetos, so go for it.
>> Anonymous
>>228643
You have 7 feet?
>> Anonymous
>>228643
I would hardly consider a seven-footer intense.