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Laughter burns calories—about 10–40 calories for 10–15 minutes of laughing — the only workout you can do sitting down.

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Laughing increases heart rate and energy expenditure slightly—think of it as low-grade cardio. Estimates vary, but 10–40 calories in 10–15 minutes is often cited depending on intensity and body size.

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Laughter burns calories—about 10–40 calories for 10–15 minutes of laughing — the only workout you can do sitting down. | SmartAss Facts