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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