If you’ve made a resolution to get fit this year, then you’re already on the right track with the right mindset. But to really make that vision a reality, employing a combination of healthy diet and exercise is the ideal strategy. The challenge comes with actually committing to the exercise plan you’ve chosen to uphold. If you don’t enjoy what you’re doing, then you’ll be less likely to keep it up. Which is why choosing an exercise routine you like is so incredibly important. To help you pick an exercise plan that motivates you, I’ve put together a list of a variety of activities and the calories they burn. Here’s to staying on track for 2015!
Activities That Burn the Most Calories
According to the Mayo Clinic, the following activities burn a high amount of calories, varying, of course, by the individual’s weight and the intensity with which they exert themselves. They recommend aiming for at least 30 minutes of overall physical activity every day. These are based on one hour of work. Here are a few you can choose from:
- High Impact Aerobics – About 533 Calories
- Low Impact Aerobics – About 365 Calories
- Brisk Walking – About 314 Calories
- Bicycling – About 292 Calories
- Hiking – About 438 Calories
- Moderate Swimming – About 423 Calories
- Vigorous Swimming – About 715 Calories
- Running (5 mph) – About 606 Calories
- Running (8 mph) – About 861 Calories
- Rollerblading – About 548 Calories
- Volleyball – About 292 Calories
- Tennis – About 584 Calories
- Hatha Yoga – About 183 Calories
- Power Yoga – About 292 Calories
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