Miles for Wellness
Activity Conversion Chart
Activity
Level
Activity
Description
Sample
Activities
Energy
Conversion
Level 1
Light Activity
Golf without cart, walking in place, slow treading in pool, water aerobics, rowing (kayaking, canoeing), Frisbee golf, softball/baseball
20 minutes of Activity = 1 mile
Level 2
Moderate Activity
Weightlifting, shoveling snow, dancing, racquet sports, yoga, skiing easy, ice skating recreational, swimming, handball, hiking
20 minutes of Activity = 2 miles
Level 3
Vigorous Activity
Exercise classes: i.e. (spinning, Zumba, kickboxing, circuit, kettlebells), basketball, soccer, cross country skiing, swimming laps, competitive dancing, mogul skiing
25 minutes of Activity = 3 miles
Additional conversion guidelines and examples:
- When walking or running, report actual miles.
- When biking, report 1 mile for every 3 miles biked. (3:1 ratio)
- When playing 25 minutes of a one hour basketball game, report 3 miles for time played
It is easy to get started! Click here to print a simple 'Script Trails' Walking log to keep track of your steps!
Changes in surface, grade and slope throughout trail. May not be near other trails, roads and/or near villages/hamlets.