In order to lose a single pound, the body must experience a deficit of 3,500 calories, meaning that you must use 3,500 more than you take in, over a given time frame, to lose a single pound. While this may seem like a challenging task, there are certain exercises that can help you to lose weight faster by burning more calories in a shorter period of time.
Jogging
According to the Mayo Clinic, a person who weighs 160 pounds can burn over 500 calories during one hour of jogging at a rate of five miles per hour. A person who weighs 200 pounds can burn even more calories, burning 728 calories per hour, and a person who weighs 240 pounds will burn 872 calories in one hour. Jogging is also a convenient exercise for many people because it can be done indoors on a treadmill or on a trail or in the city, making it possible to stick to your workout regimen even the when weather is bad.
Rollerblading
Rollerblading is one of the best fat-burning exercises that a person can do because it is a full-body workout that requires intense movement. A person who weighs 160 pounds can burn 913 calories in one hour, while a person weighing 200 can burn over 1,100. Rollerblading can be a great weight-loss activity for people that don't enjoy spending time in the gym, as rollerblading requires that you spend time outside.
Bicycling
According to Pro Health, a website dedicated to providing accurate information about health and fitness, a person who weighs 150 pounds can burn 542 calories during moderate bicycling, at a rate of approximately 12 to 13 miles per hour. Much like jogging, bicycling can be done outdoors on a regular bicycle or indoors at the gym or in your own home on a stationary bicycle.
High Impact Aerobics
According to Health Status, a website devoted to helping people lose weight and live healthier lives, a person who weighs 150 pounds can burn 477 calories during one hour of high-impact aerobics. High-impact aerobics are typically done at the gym in group or class settings with a trained instructor, but many people find that they are able to do them at home with a video or audio guide, or after taking a few classes at the gym.
Boxing
While many people may not feel equipped or have the desire to step into the ring with a trainer or anybody else for a real fight, hitting a punching bag is a good way to burn calories, and one that many people find enjoyable. In one hour, a person who weighs 150 pounds can burn over 400 calories while hitting a punching bag. If you do decide to get in the ring with a partner, you can burn even more calories. At the same weight, a person will burn approximately 819 calories in one hour of moving around the ring with a sparring partner.
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