Take the dog for a walk <p>
Dogs get a kick out of just about everything in life, which makes exploring the world with them a fun way to exercise. Dogs also make great exercise partners, as they never let you forget it's time for a workout.
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Approximate calories burned every 10 minutes = 34 (204 calories per hour)
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(photo by Dora Horvath, sxc.hu)
- Take the dog for a walk <p> Dogs get a kick out of just about everything in life, which makes exploring the world with them a fun way to exercise. Dogs also make great exercise partners, as they never let you forget it's time for a workout. <p> Approximate calories burned every 10 minutes = 34 (204 calories per hour) <p> (photo by Dora Horvath, sxc.hu)
- Hula Hoop<p> Whittle away your waist while reliving your childhood by spending some exercise time with a hula hoop. They're cheap, fun, and provide bonus muscle workouts when you repeatedly bend over to pick them up. <p> Approximate calories burned every 10 minutes = 51 (306 calories per hour) <p> (photo by zigwamp / Flickr / CC BY-SA 2.0)
- Hopscotch<p> While you are reverting to childhood with the hula hoop, why not join in a game of hopscotch, too? <p> Approximate calories burned every 10 minutes = 57 (340 calories per hour) <p> (photo by M.Minderhoud, Wikimedia Commons)
- Baton Twirling (while walking)<p> Work your arm, back and shoulder muscles while having fun with baton twirling. March or walk in place to up your heart rate. <p> Approximate calories burned every 10 minutes = 45 (272 calories per hour) <p> (photo by tulanesally / Flickr / CC BY 2.0)
- Trampoline<p> Bounce your way to fitness with a fun trampoline workout.<p> Approximate calories burned every 10 minutes = 40 (238 calories per hour) <p> (photo by Janelle Siegrist, sxc.hu)
- Rebounder (mini trampoline)<p> If you do not have room for a full size trampoline, try the miniature version. <p> Approximate calories burned every 10 minutes = 53.5 (321 calories per hour)<p> (photo: Needak Folding Rebounder, by Mikefifield, Wikimedia Commons, iRebounder.com)
- Pogo stick<p> Want another way to bounce? Try a pogo stick! Another fun childhood memory that just happens to work your butt, legs and core muscles.<p> Approximate calories burned every 10 minutes = 42 (250 calories per hour) <p> (photo by Donald Cook, sxc.hu)
- Table tennis / Ping pong<p> Challenge a friend or family member to a game or play alone by pushing the table up against a wall. Try using your less dominate hand now and then to make the game more interesting.<p> Approximate calories burned every 10 minutes = 45 (272 calories per hour)<p> (photo by Horton Group, sxc.hu)
- Juggling<p> Go ahead and play with your food, we won't tell your mother. <p> Approximate calories burned every 10 minutes = 46 (273 calories per hour)<p> (photo by Joe Zlomek, sxc.hu)
- Skipping<p> Why walk where you need to go when you can skip there instead?<p> Approximate calories burned every 10 minutes = 102 (612 calories per hour)<p> (photo by yourdon / Flickr / CC BY-SA 2.0)
- Skating<p> Grab a pair of inline skates (rollerblades) or go old fashioned with a pair of roller skates.<p> Approximate calories burned every 10 minutes: <br> In-line skating = 136 (818 calories per hour) <br> Roller skating = 79.5 (477 calories per hour)<p> (photo by grzswe, sxc.hu)
- Swinging<p> Another childhood favorite that can work your abs, arms and legs. Make sure you really pump your legs and lean back a bit for the most benefit and calorie burn.<p> Approximate calories burned every 10 minutes = 33 (200 calories per hour) <p> (photo: Jonathan Malm, sxc.hu)
- Punching bag<p> Punching bags offer a way to workout your upper body and your frustrations, all at the same time.<p> Approximate calories burned every 10 minutes = 68 (408 calories per hour) <p> (photo by lululemonathletica / flickr / CC BY 2.0)
- Jump rope<p> Whether you are lightly skipping rope or going for a power jump rope session, the childhood favorite burns some serious calories.<p> Approximate calories burned every 10 minutes:<br> Light jump roping = 91 (544 calories per hour)<br> Moderate jump roping = 113 (680 calories per hour)<br> Fast jump roping = 136 (816 calories per hour)<p> (photo by Wouter Hagens, Wikimedia Commons)
- Dancing<p> Grab a partner or crank up the stereo and dance alone like Tom Cruise in Risky Business. It doesn't matter how you do it, just get your body moving to the beat and have some fun.<p> Approximate calories burned every 10 minutes:<br> Modern dancing = 54.5 (327 calories per hour)<p> (photo by Petr Kurecka, sxc.hu)
- Sledding<p> Winter exercise doesn't have to mean walking on the treadmill. Find a hill and hurl yourself down it. Make sure you walk back up the hill instead of hitching a ride.<p> Approximate calories burned every 10 minutes = 79 (476 calories per hour)<p> (photo by Kenn Kiser, sxc.hu)
- Ice skating<p> If it is too cold to roller skate, then try ice skating instead.<p> Approximate calories burned every 10 minutes = 62 (374 calories per hour)<p> (photo by István Benedek, sxc.hu)
- Water aerobics<p> Take a water aerobics class for something new and interesting. If one is not available, simply do your favorite exercises in the pool or try jogging in the shallow end.<p> Approximate calories burned every 10 minutes:<br> Water aerobics = 45 (272 calories per hour)<br> Water jogging = 91 (544 calories per hour)<p> (photo by Herman Brinkman, sxc.hu)
- Video games<p> Several video games are designed to get you moving, examples being Wii, Wii Fit, Dance Dance Revolution, and even Guitar Hero if you get into your music.<p> Approximate calories burned every 10 minutes:<br> Wii boxing = 60 (360 calories per hour)<br> Wii tennis = 57 (341 calories per hour)<br> Dance Dance Revolution = 34.5 (207 calories per hour)<p> (photo = Woman playing Wii tennis, notjake13 / Flickr / CC BY-SA 2.0)
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