Fitness & Exercise Directory

Calories burned with exercise and other physical activities



Now you can search for fitness activities and exercises the same way you search for food!
Just type in a physical activity in the search box above.
Browse all the activities in our database below:




Music - playing guitar, sitting
Playing the guitar while sitting engages the shoulders, upper back, abdominals and arms as you play different notes and hold the guitar in place....
Tackle Football
Tackle football is a term that can be loosely applied to almost any form of football that allows human contact between the players. In both Rugby...
Tile - laying
Laying tile combines the physical demands of lifting heavy ceramics, stone and glass with the artistry of a craftsman. Tilers must be able to...
Shaving (face or body)
Shaving is one of the unenviable activities of daily life that both men and women must endure. Whether it's to remove unwanted hair from your head,...
Carrying - 15 lb level or down stairs
Carrying weighted objects while you move around is a great workout. Whether it's intentionally for the purpose of building muscle and building...
Rowing
Rowing is an outdoor competitive sport that requires superior athletic ability, endurance and stamina. Rowing involves working with a team of...
Football (rugby)
Playing rugby is an action-packed sport that engages the thighs, hips, abdominals, chest and arms. Short periods of sprinting followed by long...
Operating - leaf blower
Operating a leaf blower may seem like a gardening chore, but it's also a great workout! The constant movements may include light lifting, moderate...
Police Work - driving squad car
One task for a police officer is driving a squad car. Driving a Òblack and whiteÓ (so-called for the squad car's cosmetic appearance) can range...
Farming - animal care, general
Taking care of animals on a farm can be a moderate to highly-intensive aerobic activity, and may involve spending many hours standing, running and...
Waxing Car or Boat
Waxing a car or boat by hand can be a physically demanding activity that requires moderate endurance and physical strength. Over the course of...
Water Skiing
Water skiing is an exciting outdoor water sport that involves a towboat pulling a skier, who skims along the surface of a lake, river or other body...
Crewing
Crewing is also known as rowing. Rowing is a sport in which athletes race against each other on river, lakes or on the ocean, depending upon the...
Pistol Shooting
Pistol shooting requires focus, concentration and upper body strength as you aim and fire the pistol to shoot the target. This activity is usually...
Hockey: field & ice
Hockey is a competitive game that can be played on the ice or a field. Both ice hockey and field hockey require maneuvering a ball or puck across...
Church - preparing food
If you choose to track activities like this one, it is recommended that you set your activity level to Sedentary. This will help ensure that you...
Moving - occupation (moving van work)
Moving as an occupation can be a challenging workout. It may involve loading and unloading a moving van, lifting and arranging heavy objects, as...
Irish Step Dancing
Irish step dancing is a great lower body workout, and is a dance routine that engages the lower body in constant movement. The steps are...
Walking - with dog
For many people who can't seem to get started in a regular fitness program, taking the family dog out for a walk can be a great way to get exercise...
Dancing - tap
Tap dancing is a high energy aerobic workout that engages both your lower and upper body. You may be dancing with or without music with the sounds...