Most people like watching movies. Since the advent of smartphones, internet and OTT, now everyone can easily watch movies on their phones. But do you know that calories are burned after watching a horror movie? Yes, watching a movie burns calories. Today we will tell you the reason behind this.
Obesity
You must have noticed that most people are troubled due to obesity. Not only this, people are also falling prey to many serious diseases due to obesity. Let us tell you that overweight people are at greater risk of many deadly problems including thyroid, diabetes, heart diseases. But do you know that weight does not decrease just by cycling and going to the gym. According to a report, watching horror movies also reduces obesity.
Way to reduce obesity
According to researchers at the University of Westminster, a 90-minute horror movie can help eliminate about 150 calories. 150 calories is equivalent to a quick jog or a 30-minute walk.
What do researchers say?
Let us tell you that the study funded by movie rental company LoveFilm included ten participants. Who watched ten different horror movies wearing 3D glasses. After this, when their heart rate, oxygen intake and carbon dioxide output were measured, the researchers found that watching a horror movie increased the heart rate and metabolism of the participants. As a result, watching the movie burned more calories. The number of calories burned varies depending on the movie and the person, but a 90-minute horror movie burns an average of 150 calories.
Horror movies increase adrenaline levels
The study also ranked the top 10 horror movies in terms of calorie burn. The Shining (184 calories), Jaws (161 calories), and The Exorcist (158 calories) were the top three movies. These movies repeatedly featured shocking scenes, which increased the audience’s heart rate and adrenaline levels. Expert Dr. Richard Mackenzie explained that this fast-process releases adrenaline, which is produced during a short period of intense stress or in this case fear. Which works to reduce appetite, increase basal metabolic rate and reduce calorie intake.
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