50 Easy Ways to Burn 100 Calories

 

 

 

Torch Your Way to the Top with These Activities

Everything you do burns calories—breathing, sleeping, standing, and all of the active pursuits you enjoy. But what does it take to burn just 100 calories? You may be surprised by how little—or how much—activity you have to do to achieve that goal! To put it all in perspective for you, we’ve gathered 50 different ways to burn 100 calories. From standard exercises you do at the gym, to everyday chores around the house, you can burn 100 calories in just a few short minutes of your day.

Keep in mind that not all movement is created equal. In order to classify an activity as a cardio ''exercise,'' you must be working at 60-80% of your maximum heart rate. (You can calculate your target heart rate here.) However, even though periods of less intense activity may not count as part of your workout, they still provide health benefits and burn extra calories. After all, the less sitting you do, the better!

50 Ways to Burn 100 Calories

(Values are approximate and are based on a 150-pound person.)

 
Workouts:                                                                                                                        

1. Cardio dance class: 15 minutes
2. Elliptical: 8 minutes
3. Jumping rope: 9 minutes at a moderate intensity
4. Lifting weights, vigorously: 15 minutes
5. Pilates: 24 minutes
6. Rowing machine: 13 minutes
7. Running stairs: 6 minutes
8. Running: 9 minutes of running at a 6 mph pace
9. Swimming: 15 minutes moderate intensity
10. Walking stairs: 11 minutes
11. Walking: 20 minutes of walking at a 3 mph pace
12. Water aerobics: 23 minutes
13. Yoga: 20 minutes
14. Zumba: 11 minutes
15. Biking: 23 minutes of casual cycling

Sports and Leisure Activities:

16. Basketball, shooting hoops: 20 minutes
17. Bowling: 30 minutes
18. Dancing around living room: 20 minutes
19. Darts: 35 minutes
20. Golfing, carrying clubs: 15 minutes
21. Ice skating, moderate: 18 minutes
22. Kickball: 13 minutes
23. Mini golf or driving range: 30 minutes
24. Playing catch with a football: 35 minutes
25. Playing Frisbee: 30 minutes
26. Playing soccer, casual: 13 minutes
27. Skiing, downhill: 10 minutes
28. Softball or baseball: 18 minutes
29. Tennis (doubles): 21 minutes
30. Tennis (singles): 15 minutes
31. Treading water, moderate effort: 23 minutes
32. Volleyball, recreational: 26 minutes
33. Water skiing: 15 minutes

Yard Work:

34. Mowing the lawn: 20 minutes
35. Painting house: 18 minutes
36. Raking leaves: 23 minutes
37. Shovelling snow: 15 minutes
38. Washing the car: 20 minutes
39. Weeding the garden: 18 minutes

Everyday Activities:

40. Carrying an infant: 24 minutes
41. Cleaning, moderate effort: 26 minutes
42. Cooking: 34 minutes
43. Doing dishes: 40 minutes
44. Mopping the floor: 20 minutes
45. Playing with children: 23 minutes
46. Pushing a stroller: 35 minutes
47. Rearranging furniture: 14 minutes
48. Shopping: 38 minutes
49. Sweeping: 23 minutes
50. Walking the dog, 26 minutes

Were you surprised by the amount of time it takes to burn 100 calories? Which of these activities can you incorporate into your life to burn an extra 100 calories per day? Pick one that fits into your schedule and go for it!

 

 Ref -  Erin Whitehead, Health and Fitness Writer

 

 

Six fat loss questions you need to know the answers to

1.      How can you lose weight without feeling hungry?

2.     Is it really so important to eat breakfast?

3.     Will eating late at night cause me to gain weight?

4.     Should I switch to artificially sweetened products?

5.     What's the best way to control cravings

6.     Which is more effective at shifting the pounds — eating less or exercising more?

Whenever I cut calories to lose weight I am constantly hungry.              
What can I do?
Make sure you eat little and often throughout the day. This will help to prevent your blood sugar levels from dropping which can send hunger levels sky high. Include plenty of foods in your diet that are high in water, fibre and protein too such as fruits, vegetables, beans, pulses, nuts, fish, chicken, lean meats and wholegrain as these will help to fill you up without piling on the calories. Finally, there is evidence to suggest that even mild dehydration can also increase feelings of hunger so make sure you drink at least 8 glasses of water a day.

Will skipping breakfast really hinder my ability to lose weight?
Studies indicate that people who eat breakfast tend to be slimmer and have a lower overall fat and calorie intake than those who don't. This is probably because eating breakfast helps to elevate blood sugars which keep hunger pangs and cravings for high calorie, fatty foods at bay. If you really can't face breakfast try getting up a little earlier. This will give your body more time to come round to the idea of eating. If that's not an option make a fresh fruit smoothie or take something with you in the morning like a banana or a low fat, whole meal muffin. Alternatively keep a box of cereal and skimmed milk at work or buy a ready prepared bowl of fresh fruit salad and a low fat yogurt and simply eat your first meal of the day a little later.


Will eating late at night cause me to gain weight?
As long as you are not taking in more calories than you actually need, eating at night time won't make you any more likely to gain weight than eating throughout the day. The important thing as far as controlling your weight is concerned is how many calories you eat, not when you eat them. That said, it is a good idea to spread your calorie intake evenly in the form of regular small meals and snacks as this will help to keep blood sugar levels constant, energy levels high and hunger pangs at bay.  



Should I switch to artificially sweetened products?
There is a lot of controversy surrounding the health benefits of eating artificial sweeteners. Recent research has suggested that although they may help to lower calorie intake they may in fact, stimulate appetite and therefore lead to even more weight gain than if you had eaten the real thing. Try to re-train your taste buds to become accustomed to eating less sugar instead.

How can I stop myself craving chocolate when I diet?
Firstly, don't ban yourself from eating it. If you do, the cravings for it will only get stronger. Instead allow yourself a small number of 'treat' calories a day and use them up on whatever chocolate snack you like. Many people find that when they give themselves permission to have a little of what they fancy on a diet the urge to over indulge in it subsides.

Is it better to eat less or exercise more to lose weight?
Exercise is great for your body. It keeps your heart healthy, makes you feel good, tones your muscles and helps to protect you against a whole host of diseases. It's also great at helping to prevent you from re-gaining any weight you might lose. However, in order to lose weight it's the calories you eat that count so by all means exercise regularly but don't be fooled into thinking that by doing so you can eat what you like — it won't work.

 

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By Rachael Anne Hill