Monday, July 18, 2011

Burn Off Calories

Consider these high-level sports for fat burning during steamy summer months.

Canoeing 256 calories

Walking(about 3.5 mph) 277 calories

Water aerobics 292 calories

Leisurely bicycling 292 calories

Playing Volleyball 292 calories

Golfing(carrying clubs) 329 calories

Playing softball 365 calories

Hiking 438 calories

Water skiing 438 calories

Swimming laps 511 calories

Backpacking 511 calories

Playing singles tennis 584 calories

Jogging(about 5mph) 584 calories

Rollerblading 913 calories

Running(about 8mph) 986 calories



*Calories burned per hour, based on a 160-pound person; adapted from Ainsworth, BE, et al. "Compendium of physical activities: An update of activity cosed andMET intesities." Medicine & Science in Sports & exercise.

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