scott wrote:
>> According to physics, it would require 0 Jules. However, to keep the 
>> object stationary against the force of gravity, the muscles in your 
>> arm are having to continually expend chemical energy. But how the **** 
>> do you compute how much energy that is??
> 
> If your heart rate monitor shows calories burned then just use this 
> (with and without the object), should give a rough approximation.

And then you have to wonder, how the hell can the heart monitor 
determine how many calories you're burning just from your heart rate?

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