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How many calories does scrolling use up? (Original Post) raccoon Aug 6 OP
Not enough dammit ms liberty Aug 6 #1
I feel 10 lbs lighter! Gaytano70 Aug 6 #2
None if you use the Top button. TwilightZone Aug 6 #3
I once knew a guy who frequented dating app sites EYESORE 9001 Aug 6 #4
Depends... How many Reese's PB cups in your mouth as you scroll? hlthe2b Aug 6 #5
A minimal number True Dough Aug 6 #6

TwilightZone

(26,967 posts)
3. None if you use the Top button.
Tue Aug 6, 2024, 10:30 AM
Aug 6

There's a button on every post labeled TOP. Click that, and no scrolling required.

To directly answer your question, not nearly enough.

EYESORE 9001

(27,237 posts)
4. I once knew a guy who frequented dating app sites
Tue Aug 6, 2024, 10:30 AM
Aug 6

Round-the-clock scrolling and swiping led to development of severe tendinitis in his favorite finger

hlthe2b

(105,005 posts)
5. Depends... How many Reese's PB cups in your mouth as you scroll?
Tue Aug 6, 2024, 12:19 PM
Aug 6
Hey, it takes calories to digest those things, right?

True Dough

(19,022 posts)
6. A minimal number
Tue Aug 6, 2024, 12:35 PM
Aug 6

IF you only use your thumb or finger.

But if you lie your whole body on top of the mouse or touchpad and then spend hours trying to get to the top of the screen, you may burn quite a few calories (and break your mouse or touchpad).

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