How to burn calories after Fat Thursday? Tips from Polish experts

Scientists and students at the Wrocław Academy of Physical Education in southwestern Poland have calculated how much effort is needed to burn off the pączki, a traditional Polish treat typically consumed in large quantities during Fat Thursday celebrations.

To burn off experts calories ofter Fat Thursday in Poland, experts from the Academy of Physical Education in Wrocław suggest activities like doing 700 squats, running for 30 minutes, or swimming for 40 minutes.

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This year, the "Dubai doughnut" has become a hit in Poland, featuring a rich combination of pistachios and chocolate.

These indulgent treats contain between 600 and 1000 calories, while the typical pączek (Polish doughnut) has around 350 calories.

As highlighted by local station Radio Wrocław, experts from the Academy of Physical Education (AWF) suggest burning off these calories with activities like:

• 700 squats,
• 30 minutes of running,
• or 40 minutes of swimming.

Pączki remain a beloved tradition during Poland's annual Fat Thursday celebrations, symbolizing indulgence before Lent.

As tradition goes, long lines form outside the most popular bakeries on this day, with locals eagerly waiting to buy pączki, as clearly seen in the photo below.

🍩Kolejka po pączki do Pracowni Cukierniczej na warszawskiej Woli. #TłustyCzwartek

📷fot. Witold Banach/IAR pic.twitter.com/1HsL0KCOek

— Polskie Radio (@polskieradiopl) February 27, 2025

Source: Radio Wrocław/X/@polskieradiopl

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