Most people list dieting as the #1 on new years resolution. I think everyone, no matter how old , how thin, or how fit would like to cut a few pounds.
Now is the time of year that you want to kick that calorie burn into high gear.
Here is a great list I found that an expert put together as a list of various activities to give you an idea of how each affects your burn.
| HIGH BURN ACTIVITIES |
CALS BURNED IN 30 MIN. |
| aerobics: low impact |
170 |
| aerobics: high impact |
238 |
| elliptical trainer: general |
213 |
| calisthenics: vigorous, jumping jacks, push-ups, sit-ups, pullups |
272 |
| weight lifting: light/moderate |
108 |
| weight lifting: vigorous |
207 |
| running: 6.7 mph (9 min/mile) |
374 |
| walk: 4 mph (15 min/mi) |
170 |
| stretching: mild, hatha yoga |
85 |
| ice skating: moderate intensity |
238 |
| sledding, toboggan, bobsled |
238 |
| skiing/snowboarding: downhill, moderate effort |
204 |
| operating a snow blower: walking |
153 |
| shoveling snow: by hand |
238 |
| vacuuming |
119 |
| cleaning house: general, light |
87 |
| decorating Christmas tree |
85 |
| food shopping: with cart |
78 |
| christmas shopping |
78 |
| playing w/kids: moderate effort |
153 |
| baking and food preparation |
136 |
| Unloading car |
102 |
| LOW BURN ACTIVITIES |
CALS BURNED IN 30 MIN. |
| reading: sitting |
44 |
| standing in line: light, holding items |
68 |
| sitting, watching TV |
34 |
| writing Christmas cards |
61 |
| wrapping gifts |
51 |
| socializing, standing |
61 |
| playing cards |
51 |
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hey scott, hope all is well, havent talked to you or seen you on-line in quite some time, hope you are still doing well