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Weight Watchers Activity Points(from the starling fitness blog) The Weight Watchers activity points are additional points you're allowed to consume based on activity performed throughout the day. Note that it doesn't have to strictly be exercise - house cleaning, walking the dog, etc. can all be helpful in calculating your activity points. The calculation is based on perceived exertion. Light, Moderate and Heavy. They base the levels on sweating and breathing levels, which leaves asthmatics and heavy sweaters in a strange conundrum. In January 2005, Weight Watchers released recommendations for Activity Levels based on Heart Rate: They use the typical calculation for Maximum Heart Rate: Maximum Heart Rate = 220 - Age They state you can calculate your activity levels based on the following:
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