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June 06, 2009
Learn the burn
Challenge Yourself for: 24 Hours
How many calories do different activities burn? If you’re like us, you’ll be surprised! Some of your favorites may be more beneficial than you think, whereas the ones you dread may be less effective than you’d imagine. Plus, you should learn about “invisible” work like heavy cleaning. Turns out, scrubbing those floors and moldings burns as much as playing soccer. Who knew? Today, challenge yourself to list exactly what you do each week – and find out how much many calories you’re burning.
Always consult a physician before starting any exercise routine.
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106 comments
rode my bike 10 miles and swam laps for 20 minutes I don’t know how many calories I burned nor do I care I had fun
I walked for 30 mins. I burned about 150 cals and it felt good.
I walked my dogs about 2 miles. We all love to walk!
I walked with my daughter for a half hour yesterday, and lifted weights for half an hour. I felt great!
walking back and forth several times to the laundry room down the block with a heavy baby on my back and a heavy load of laundry in my arms has got to be a good one!
On an average week my goal is to get 225 minutes of excerise and burn at least 2300 calories. Today I went to curves and burned 486 calories, heavy cleaning for 60 minutes and burned 350 calories, did 30 minutes of gardening and burned 123 calories.
Rode my bike for an hour yesterday. Walked for 1 hour today
I attended my first body bootcamp class and made it through the entire class — yeah!!
Shopping with my daughter for 2 hours, I hope that counts.
I just finsihed softball practice. Practiced for 2 hours
I exercise 6 day per week at the gym. I run 3 days per week for 50 minutes usually outside and bike for 50 minutes 3 days per week. I train mainly with free weights with some weight machines 6 days per week. On Sunday, I may go for a fast walk for 1-1 1/2 hours but then again, I may take this as a complete rest day.
My 3 year old and I danced for over 45 minutes. It felt so good. I bet I’ll be sore tomorrow.
I run two to three miles five days a week. I play raquetball once a week for 60 minutes, I train with weights 3-4 days a week for at least 30 minutes and I bike for 20-30min 4 days a week. I do not meet my fitness goal in five days (3500 calories) then I may do extra on Sunday like a 4 mile walk.
I swim a mile in the community pool once a week along with my other work out routine which is for the rest of the week. I will either bike, treadmill, eliptical, weight machine, garden or yoga to make a total of an hour a days workout. To stay active is the key to being healthy followed by proper eating habits.
I excercised on my Nintendo WII Fit for the last 10 days. Routine: 1. Yoga, 2. Balance excercises, 3.Strength excercises, 4. Areobics, 5. Running. All on the Wii. It is so awesome. I always have some Kashi at least once a day. I am 70 and feel great.
I swam for 30 minutes today, gonna do some dips and abs.
training for a marathon – ran 10 miles this morning. tough run but it felt good
Found a new walking trail at a local National Monument: 3.5 miles moderate (varying elevations and terrain). Shooting for every other day, alternating with strength & conditioning at local city health club. 6 days/week.
Trying to walk 1-3 miles daily.
I LOVE TO EAT FRESH FRUITS AND FOOD AND ALWAYS SHOP AT PUBLIX TO GET THE BEST ORGANIC MEATS AND VEGGIES AS WELL…..LOST 70 LBS IN THE PAST 3 YRS!!!!I LOVE THE KASHI CEREALS!!!