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Volleyball - water
One of the most fun and entertaining games you can play at your next pool party is water volleyball. Played in the shallow end of a swimming pool,...
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Skiing - snow, general
Snow skiing (also called alpine skiing) is popular all over the world and dates back to the 1800's. The principle behind skiing is to slide forward...
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Child Care - grooming, standing
Child care activities that involve grooming children while standing will make use of the lower leg muscles, arm muscles and upper back to maintain...
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Orienteering
Orienteering is a running sport that involves a timed race, a map and other navigational equipment to complete a running route. Orienteering is a...
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Standing: filing, light work
If you choose to log an activity like this one, we recommend that you set your activity level to "sedentary." Otherwise, you might double-count...
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Stair climbing
Stair climbing exercises may be undertaken by stepping up and down a flight of stairs, or using a stair climbing machine. Stair climbing engages...
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Waltz (dancing)
The waltz is a popular ballroom dance step that originated in Vienna, Austria, during the 1780s. Similar to other ballroom dance steps, the waltz...
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Running - 5 mph
Running at 5 mph (miles per hour) is considered a moderate pace. Stated in minutes per mile, a 5-mph run is equivalent to a 12-minute mile —...
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Cleaning - barn, vigorous
Vigorous cleaning doesn't just get the job done -- it sheds plenty of calories, too!
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Treadmill - level @ 3 mph
Walking at 3 mph on a treadmill rests in the middle of the moderate activity scale. It will give you a good workout without winding you, provided...
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Dancing - American Indian (traditional)
Traditional American Indian dancing is a vigorous cardiovascular exercise that involves engaging all muscle groups in a rhythmic, high-impact...
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Line Dancing
Line dancing is a fast-paced dance routine that can burn hundreds of calories per hour! The movements are choreographed to medium to fast-paced...
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Cleaning - vacuuming, around home
Vacuuming around the home is a calorie-burner, in addition to a house-cleaner!
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Music - playing trombone
Playing the trombone requires deep and steady breathing, and may also engage the arms, shoulders and back muscles to carry and hold the instrument...
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Class - attending
If you choose to track activities like attending class, it is recommended that you set your activity level to Sedentary. This will help ensure...
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Laying - sod
Laying sod in the garden or other outdoor area may involve lifting, arranging and using different types of equipment to complete the project. The...
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Forestry Work - weeding
Forestry work that involves weeding may involve stooping, bending, stretching and twisting as you pull weeds from a plot of land or garden space....
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Jitterbug (dancing)
Dancing the jitterbug is a fast-paced routine that engages both the upper and lower body as you step, jump, twist and turn. The jitterbug is a...
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Writing - sitting
Writing in a sitting position is a sedentary activity that consumes slightly more energy than writing in a reclining position. Depending on where...
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Rowing - stationary, moderate
When the weather is ugly outside, stationary rowing can be an excellent way to improve physical fitness while improving your upper body strength...
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