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June 06, 2009

Learn the burn

By Kashi Read more cardio, daily challenge, healthy living, organizing, and toning up
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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    mommaapril commented on this. over 2 years ago

    I love to do pilates and do an hour of cardio 3 times per week. Eating well is a staple in our home and I love to make my own bread.

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    kashiuser2 commented on this. over 2 years ago

    In addition to faithfully going to the gym at least 5 days @week—resistance 3 days and treadmill (elevated/4.0-4.2mph) or rowing 30-45 minutes 2 days, I’ve been mowing two yards once a week; trying to snack on fruits and drinking at least 6 glasses of water @day. Exhausting at times but makes me feel great!

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    tinkerpickle commented on this. over 2 years ago

    I got some exercise today by vaccuming and windexing windows! Its actually a very good workout.

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    tinkerpickle commented on this. over 2 years ago

    I got some exercise today by vaccuming and windexing windows! Its actually a very good workout.

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    lilmommy commented on this. over 2 years ago

    went to lettuce lake park, walked for two hours, took photos of birds had a nice lunch of kashi cerals and returned to normal life

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    joshBarbarian commented on this. over 2 years ago

    Been riding my bike to work everyday this Summer. It feels wonderful! I feel the BURN!

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    ZADARAMA commented on this. over 2 years ago

    I rode my bike to the train 1 mile, then rode to work 2 miles, then to train 2 miles, then home 1 mile. Total 6 miles.

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    wagsandchewey commented on this. over 2 years ago

    I have been working out 5 days a week mixing cardio and weight lifting—today was my day off though!

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    khorvath70 commented on this. over 2 years ago

    I went on the treadclimber for 60 minutes, level 12, top speed (4.0), then cooled down to step at level 12, 0.7 miles. I burned 647 calories.

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    mommaapril commented on this. over 2 years ago

    I did a pilates class, along with 20 minutes on the elliptical, and then took the kids swimming. It has been a full day!

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    kellibeth286 commented on this. over 2 years ago

    So, if I cook for 30 minutes and do dishes for 10 minutes, I will burn about 84 calories! That is so crazy, I never thought about how even housework burns calories.

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    julievdial commented on this. over 2 years ago

    i have joined a gym that offers child care for only 5 extra dollars a month…i have been working out at least 6 days a week now! not only does it allow me to get to the gym, but i also get me time, which is always appreciated :)

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    improwizard11 commented on this. over 2 years ago

    circuit training for an hour…burned about 400 calories as usual

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    tinkerpickle commented on this. over 2 years ago

    I burn a ton of calories each day, because I jog for 20 minutes every night.

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    bgarcia2 commented on this. over 2 years ago

    I walk my dog every morning. Sometimes 10 minutes, my challenge is to do it for 20 minutes at least 3 times a week.

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    conniethras commented on this. over 2 years ago

    Hi, I do aerobics 5x/week. one hour sessions. Weight train 3x/week. Hike 2x.mont . I have to see what I can accomplish. I am very happy when I can challange myself. never say “I can’t.”

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    janell84 commented on this. over 2 years ago

    I took a fifteen minute break and took a walk.

    (Also – I’m very active and up and down, but I have a hard time believing that the average person’s day of office work burns 240 calories an hour. Wow. That would mean that after an 8 hour day, a woman would have burned the approximate equivalent to her recommended daily calories! I’d like to know what activities they included in an hour of office work.)

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    dexpaxas commented on this. over 2 years ago

    I walk at least 30 minutes everyday, and today will be no exception. And then I Wii-Fit when I get home.

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    Nikkidco2002 commented on this. over 2 years ago

    I walked for about 6 minutes, stretched, ran/jogged for about 45 minutes, then walked to cool down for about 10 minutes. Not sure how much I burned, but at least I know that I was active doing something.

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    dbrannon commented on this. over 2 years ago

    Walked my daughter to school, did 4 loads of laundry in front loading water conserving washing machine, washed dishes, cooked breakfast, lunch and dinner for family of 6, took clothes to rooms and bathed 3 children… Come on… that must be like a bazillion calories!

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    kymmiejordan commented on this. over 2 years ago

    Went to 6:30 Cardio Mix class at my gym…very intense! I plan to aleast one double workout day this week!

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    mootiy commented on this. over 2 years ago

    Rode bike for two hours,taking on the largest hills i could find,i feel the burn and then some.

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    candyace commented on this. over 2 years ago

    Went on the eliptical, burned 250 calories in 35 minutes.

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    pplant commented on this. over 2 years ago

    I attended a 3 hour MMA (mixed martial arts) class this morning. Don’t know how many calories I burned, but I sure was sweating a lot!

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    jballi commented on this. over 2 years ago

    I did heavy pre-fall clean and set up for a yard sale this weekend and burned 2500 calories doing it.

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    Cheyenna commented on this. over 2 years ago

    I love to swim laps around the pool for about 30 min. a day, I was surprised to see that it burns around 300 calories. I also walk our dog every day at a brisk pace for about 45 minutes, so I burn 250 calories doing that. On top of that I evercise 5 nights a week for an hour. 2-3 times a week I put the kids in the bike trailer and ride 3-6 miles.

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    karufo commented on this. over 2 years ago

    We walked around the Branson Landing all evening

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    PhyllisScrum commented on this. over 2 years ago

    I swim almost everyday but it’s mostly chasing kids around in the pool!

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    gator2003 commented on this. over 2 years ago

    I walked 5 miles 3 times this week feel wonderful. Like to increase this to 5 days a week. I wear a pedometer and love to see how many steps it took me.

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    Sherri9099 commented on this. over 2 years ago

    I bought a new pedometer and am tracking my walking.

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    sdgmdg89 commented on this. over 2 years ago

    I started training for a triathlon with my daughter…have lost about 15 pounds, and enjoy having time alone with my princess.

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    monmere commented on this. over 2 years ago

    I worked out at the gym 3 days this week (about 1 and 1/2 hours per day). It was a constant workout from machine to machne. I enjoyed the workouts even though I had to make myself get up and go.

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    Melissag911023 commented on this. over 2 years ago

    I ran for 30 straight at the gym then ran home for another 10 and decided to run with my dogs for another two hours.Made everyone happy =)

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    ael153 commented on this. over 2 years ago

    I did the elliptical on level 10 for 50 minutes.(almost 900 calories according to machine). I also walked for 10 minutes.

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    trainerdede commented on this. over 2 years ago

    I usually work out 4 days a week with weights and ciruit cardio. Today I completed my program. So far this week two days down- two to go. Yesterday I vacuumed and did light cleaning- also helped build a fire pit and moved some rocks and dirt. Good calories burned there!

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    haifooshka commented on this. over 2 years ago

    practicing tai chi for 1.5 hours – a good 450 calories!

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    m75m62 commented on this. over 2 years ago

    Trying to increase my walking time/distance with my daughter.

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    IgorPersky commented on this. over 2 years ago

    Hit some boxing mitts with a friend for an hour then went on a 4 mile sand run…Not sure the amount of calories I burn but staying active definitely improves my quality of life. I sleep better, have more energy, and I feel less stressed.

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    rocnicole585 commented on this. over 2 years ago

    i went for a run today for about 20 mins and when i got back i felt awsome.

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    AUvegan commented on this. over 2 years ago

    ran around the mall today chasing my 8 year old niece who refused to sit down haha it lasted for a good 5 hours : )

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    evietropic commented on this. over 2 years ago

    walked with my dog in the morning and worked hard running genechips all day long

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    AUvegan commented on this. over 2 years ago

    I work in the health care field which has me moving all the time but its just not enough cardio for an “easy keeper” such as myself. I’ve been biking and taking nice walks and eating a lot more healthy – I’ve been feeling better and losing weight at a good pase : )

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    lwhite02 commented on this. over 2 years ago

    I ran 6 miles. I am not sure how many calories that is…

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    Divine_One commented on this. over 2 years ago

    Did an hour of strength training and 20 minutes of cardio to burn 888 calories.

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    bobydia commented on this. over 2 years ago

    I like to run 1 or 2 miles everyday, do some weight lifting while watching TV, and I walk my dog 2 miles every day. Often I go on hikes with my friends or swimming, or walk to the local market or a friend’s house. I also do strength training every other day, to help my body become stronger and burn more calories. My favorite calorie-burner, though, is an intense game of soccer. I’ll have to check all of these. :)

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    AceCorr commented on this. over 2 years ago

    I jogged on the elliptical for 115 minutes today and burned roughly 1400 calories. The problem is I heard from health experts if you do the same workout over and over again your muscles get adapted to the workout and you burn less calories over time, although the meter reading still says the same. Furthermore, experts also say that a wrong posture you can lead to a 25% fewer calorie expenditure. All I know is I did a lot and it gave me a rush of beta-endorphins. Plus, exercise speeds up your metabolism so we are still burning more calories than the coach potatoes even after our workout.

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    lmc360 commented on this. over 2 years ago

    Did 55 minutes of advanced step class, burned 630 calories.

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    w_cathy97327 commented on this. over 2 years ago

    I had to unpack gift shop merchandise at work today… you gotta move the boxes around n run allover the place puttin things away lol i definitely felt it!!

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    hotspringsncgirl commented on this. over 2 years ago

    Ok, no offense meant to anyone but I did one of my favorite activites…. expressing love…. and burned 185 calories according to another calories burned guide…. Giggles.. I have tons of housework planned and an shopping excursion planned… hmmm I will check my calories burned on that after I do them.

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    pewterlvr commented on this. over 2 years ago

    I worked an exhausting 12 hours today, then forced myself to do a 3 mile walk!! Felt great when I was done.