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Beaver Strides Miles - Conversion Chart

Around the World Conversion Chart

* Conversion chart is based on caloric expenditure of moderate intensity level for all of the following physical activities:

Activity Unit Beaver Strides Miles
Walk 3,000 steps (30 minutes) 50 miles
Jog/Run 18.5 minutes 50 miles
Swimming 17.5 minutes 50 miles
Bike/ Stationary Bike 18.5 minutes 50 miles
Fitness Class 17.5 minutes 50 miles
Basketball 16 minutes 50 miles
Soccer 18.5 minutes 50 miles
Racquetball/ Squash 18.5 minutes 50 miles
Tennis 22.5 minutes 50 miles
Step Machine 18.5 minutes 50 miles
Volleyball 38 minutes 50 miles
Rollerblading 26 minutes 50 miles
Pilates/Yoga 30 minutes 50 miles
Weight Training 30 minutes 50 miles
Bonus Unit Beaver Strides Miles
Stretching 10 minutes 1 mile (5 mile max/per day)
Water 8 ounce glass 1 mile/ glass (8 miles/day maximum)
Fruits & Vegetables ½ cup serving 1 mile (5 miles/day maximum)