Physical Activity 101
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Busy schedules often do not allow us to go to the gym every day. However, in today’s health-conscious society, we are all looking for a way to burn a few extra calories. Here are some easy methods to burn approximately 100 calories.
  • Housework 20 minutes
  • Dancing 20 minutes
  • Roller blading 15 minutes
  • Gardening 30 minutes
  • Grocery shopping 30 minutes
  • Brisk walking 15 minutes
  • Stair climbing 20 minutes
  • Cycling 10 minutes
  • Playing Frisbee 30 minutes
  • Raking 15 minutes
  • Doing a fitness video 15 minutes
  • Playing the piano 30 minutes
  • Golfing (no carts) 25 minutes
  • Pushing a lawn mower 15 minutes
  • Washing/waxing the car 25 minutes
Walking 2000 extra steps a day also burns an extra 100 calories. Here are some easy ways to walk extra steps every day.
  • Take stairs instead of an elevator
  • Walk to a friend’s house instead of driving
  • Park farther away in store/residence hall parking lots
  • Take several trips to unload items from your car
  • Walk around your room during television commercials

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