If you feel that you have broken your diet by eating chocolate, turn on the TV and sit in front of it. Researchers at Westminster University have found a link between horror movies and loss of calories. Strange or not? After reading these studies below, you will be convinced that tonight you will see a horror movie.
Scientists at the University of Westminster led by Dr. Richard MacKenzie conducted a study that found that a 90-minute horror movie can help you burn up to 113 calories, the same amount of calories you will burn if you run for 15 to 30 minutes.
Researchers have measured levels of heart rate, oscillation, and carbon dioxide levels. They discovered that fearsome movies boost heartbeat.
"The pulse increases, the body experiences an increase in adrenaline, " MacKenzie, a specialist in cell metabolism and physiology , explained.
This fast-moving adrenaline accelerator (or, in this particular case, fear) releases low-dose appetite and elevates the baseline metabolic rate, resulting in a higher loss of calories.
The average loss for a horror movie was 113 calories, but keep in mind that there are some movies that help to burn even more calories.
1. Shining - 184 calories
2. Jaw - 161 calories
3. Exorcist - 158 calories
These 3 movies have multiple scenes in the air that increase your heart rate and give you an adrenaline boost, which means calorie burning. However, if these movies are terrific for you, you may see easier options as well
Paranormal Activity (111 calories)
The Blair Witch Project (105 calories)
The Texas Chain Saë Massacre (107 calories)
Keep in mind that the research was based on the number of calories you can burn. Do not close your eyes when there are scary scenes, for as many as that, the more calories you will burn.
