65 Ways to Burn 100 Calories

How do you continue to stay active and healthy, and burn calories, during busy times, vacations, and holidays?You don’t need an hour in a gym to burn 100 calories – and have fun doing it!Try one of the 65 options below to burn an extra 100 calories a day. Start viewing household duties as an opportunity rather than a chore, and look for ways to have fun with your kids instead of flopping in front of the TV.You can also print out a copy: Free Download: 65 Ways to Burn 100 CaloriesExercise1. Running at 7.5 mph, an 8-minute mile: 8 minutes2. Running at 6.0 mph, a 10-minute mile: 10 minutes3. Elliptical trainer: 12 minutes4. Slow jog at 5.0 mph, a 12-minute mile: 12 minutes5. Zumba class or workout: 12 minutes6. Cycling class (Spinning): 14 minutes7. Stair mill/stair step machine8. Stationary bike riding, moderate effort: 15 minutes9. Swimming Laps, moderate effort: 15 minutes10. Weight lifting, vigorous: 17 minutes11. Strength training class: 19 minutesHome Workout12. Jumping rope: 10 minutes13. High intensity circuit/interval training: 12 minutes14. Workout DVDs, moderate-vigorous: 12 minutes15. Jumping jacks: 22 minutes16. Light calisthenics, light effort (push ups, body weight exercises): 29 minutes17. Wii Fit Exercise, high intensity: 29 minutes18. Strength training, weights: 30 minutes19. Pilates: 40 minutes20. Stretching, hatha yoga: 40 minutesAround the House21. Walking up stairs: 13 minutes22. Shoveling snow: 16 minutes23. Mowing the lawn: 18 minutes24. Gardening: 22 minutes25. Raking the lawn: 25 minutes26. Playing with kids, moderate-active: 25 minutes27. Cleaning, moderate, mopping/vacuuming: 25 minutes28. Cleaning, light effort, dusting: 38 minutes29. Washing dishes: 44 minutes30. Cooking and food prep: 40 minutes31. Laundry: 46 minutesIndoor Fun32. Dancing: 23 minutes33. Table tennis or ping pong: 25 minutes34. Wii Tennis: 25 minutes35. Bowling: 33 minutes36. Wii Bowling: 35 minutes37. Play charades: 35 minutes38. Darts: 40 minutes39. Pool, billiards: 42 minutes40. Crafts, standing, light effort: 52 minutes41. Playing board games: 60 minutesOutdoor Fun42. Ice skating: 15 minutes43. Bike ride at leisurely pace: 17 minutes44. Hiking: 17 minutes45. Hopscotch/Dodge Ball: 19 minutes46. Four Square: 20 minutes47. Basketball, shooting baskets: 23 minutes48. Trampoline jumping: 28 minutes49. Playing Frisbee: 35 minutes50. Pitching washers, horseshoes, bean bags: 35 minutes51. Putt putt golf or driving range: 35 minutes52. Playing catch, football or baseball: 40 minutesSports53. Basketball Game, half court: 12 minutes54. Flag football: 13 minutes55. Kickball: 15 minutes56. Soccer, casual: 15 minutes57. Tennis: 15 minutes58. Golf, carrying clubs: 23 minutes59. Softball or baseball: 20 minutes60. Volleyball, noncompetitive: 35 minutesWalking61. Walking uphill at moderate brisk pace (3.5 mph): 17 minutes62. Walking at a very brisk pace, for exercise (4.0 mph): 20 minutes63. Walking at moderate pace, walking the dog (3.0 mph): 30 minutes64. Walking leisurely carrying an infant or 15 pound load: 30 minutes65. Walking at a leisurely pace, window shopping (2.5 mph): 35 minutesThese counts also assume you’re continuously moving at a steady pace and intensity. Calorie counts are approximate, based on a 130-pound woman. If you weigh less, you’ll burn fewer calories and if you weigh more, you’ll burn more calories for the equivalent time.For example, if you run at 6.0 mph, a 10-minute mile pace, for 10 minutes you’ll burn

• 83 calories if you’re 110 pounds
• 113 calories if you’re 150 pounds
• 151 calories if you’re 200 pounds

Check out one of these online calculators to determine your exact calorie burn

• Health Status
• My Fitness Pal
• My-Calorie-Counter

If you'd like a reminder of the many activities you can do to burn some extra calories, check out this Free Download: 65 Ways to Burn 100 Calories.