An active life is a healthy life, but finding the time, or the self-discipline, for regular exercise can sometimes be a challenge. Instead of trying to force yourself to endure a dull exercise routine, why not pick up a fun outdoor hobby this summer? Getting outside during warmer weather is as good for your body as it is for your soul, and many summer activities are a great way to burn off extra calories from all of those summer cookouts. Below is the estimated number of calories burned by a few popular summer pastimes*:
Baseball – 350
Bicycling – 440
Canoeing/Kayaking – 405
Fishing – 205
Frisbee – 215
Gardening – 325
Hiking – 415
Horseback Riding – 285
Roller Skating – 475
Surfing – 205
Swimming – 285
Volleyball – 205
Water Skiing – 430
Remember, it doesn’t feel like exercise if you’re having fun!
*Estimates are based on the number of calories burned per hour by a 150-pound person. The actual number of calories burned depends on weight, metabolism, and how vigorously the activity is performed.
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What is the equation for calorie burn at a heavier weight?
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