If you think burning 80 calories only comes through sweat-soaked, heart-pumping activity, think again. Activities as simple as walking, cooking and gardening can quickly burn that number of calories--and more. The activities and times listed here will enable a 150 lb. person to burn 80 calories. If you weigh more than 150 lbs. the times will be shorter; if you weight less than 150 lbs., the times will be longer.
Step 1
Run at a 10-minute per mile pace, or 6 mph, for seven minutes.
Step 2
Bike at a moderate pace, or 12 to 13 mph, for nine minutes.
Step 3
Swim laps at a moderate pace using the freestyle stroke for 10 minutes.
Step 4
Walk at a moderate pace, or 3 mph, for 22 minutes.
Step 5
Wash dishes by hand for 29 minutes.
Step 6
Fish from a boat for 29 minutes.
Step 7
Water plants inside for 29 minutes.
Step 8
Stretch for 29 minutes.
Step 9
Play piano for 29 minutes.
Things You'll Need
- Wrist watch
- Bike
- Boat
- Piano
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