Exercises by Letter A

Calories burned with exercise and other physical activities



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Accordion - playing
Playing the accordian requires holding a heavy muscial instrument and standing for long periods of time to perform the musical piece. An accordian...
Acting
Acting is a form of artistic expression that involves imitating or portraying a character. Acting activities often include speaking, singing and...
Aerobics
Aerobics is a form of cardiovascular exercise that helps to elevate the heart rate and improves circulation. Aerobics exercises can be perfomed...
Aerobics - general
General aerobics exercises are designed to increase the heart rate, improve resistance and enhance cardiovascular strength. General aerobics...
Aerobics - high impact
High impact aerobics routines involve fast-paced walking, jogging on the spot, running, jumping and stretching. High impact aerobics can be...
Aerobics - low impact
Low impact aerobics routines are most appropriate for those who experience joint or muscle pain on a regular basis, and the exercises can help...
Aerobics - teaching class
Because an aerobics teacher generally moves about during the class, and also performs various exercises more than the students (during...
Aerobics, step: 10" - 12" step
Step aerobics exercises using a 10" or 12" platform can challenge key muscle groups in the lower body and be undertaken to improve overall fitness....
Aerobics, step: 6" - 8" step
Step aerobics exercises using a 6" or 8" platform challenge several muscle groups in the lower body and can help improve cardiovascular health....
Aerobics: water
From Associated Content : Let's take a closer look at this exercise program called water aerobics. Basically, aerobics is any exercise that...
Airplane Repair
While we wouldn't recommend doing it mid-air, airplane repair is a physical activity that burns calories!
American Indian Dancing - traditional
American Indian Dancing refers to the traditional dance styles of Native Americans.
Animal Care - bathing dog
Washing the dog can be a bit challenging, right? But as you wrestle to keep your fluffy best friend in the bath and get him or her all cleaned up,...
Animal Care - feeding animals at home
Feeding your pets isn't just rewarding because you're making the animals happy. It burns calories, too!
Animal Care - feeding large farm animals
Feeding farm animals burns calories.
Animal Care - feeding small farm animals
Feeding small farm animals burns calories.
Animal Care - play, sitting, light
Light playing with your pets is a fun and relaxing way to burn extra calories.
Animal Care - play, standing, light
Light animal play burns calories!
Animal Care - play, walk/run, light
Walking/running and light play with your pet can help you burn calories.
Animal Care - play, walk/run, moderate
Moderately active animal play is a great, relaxing way to burn some extra calories. Whether it's fetch with your dog or chasing your cat...
Animal Care - play, walk/run, vigorous
Vigorous playtime with your puppy, parrot, or cat can shed some extra calories.
Anishinaabe Jingle Dancing
This is a unique, Native American dance style.
Appliance Repair
If you work more than the fabled Maytag repairman, your appliance work will help burn excess calories.
Applying Makeup (self care)
Self-care activities like applying makeup should only be tracked if you have set your physical activity level to Sedentary.
Archery - stationary target
Archery activities that involve a stationary target involve using a bow to shoot arrows over a specific distance and hitting the 'bullseye' of the...
Archery: non-hunting
Archery exercises in a non-hunting environment can help improve skills of focus and concentration. Archery is one of the oldest outdoor sporting...
Arts and Crafts - sitting, light
Completing arts and crafts projects while sitting down may involve light movements, concentration and focus. Arts and crafts projects require...
Arts and Crafts - sitting, moderate
Arts and crafts tasks completed at a moderate pace while sitting down may include light lifting, picking up variuos project materials and...
Arts and Crafts - standing, light
Arts and crafts projects completed at a light pace while standing may include painting a picture, completing a chalk drawing or building a small...
Arts and Crafts - standing, moderate
Arts and crafts comprise a whole host of activities and hobbies that are related to making things with one's own hands and skill. These can be...
Arts and Crafts - standing, vigorous
Arts and crafts projects completed at a vigorous pace while standing may involve focused painting, building a project out of different types of...
Assembly Work - fast, standing
Completing assembly work at a fast pace while standing may involve light lifting, fast-paced walking and operating machines and equipment for...
Assembly Work - heavy parts, standing
Completing assembly work using heavy parts while standing may involve frequent lifting, bending, stooping and operating different types of...
Assembly Work - light parts, sitting
Assembly work is a necessary part of the manufacturing process, and involves preparing materials or creating products in a sequential manner....
Assembly Work - light parts, standing
Completing assembly work projects is a necessary step of the manufacturing process, and involves adding materials to a product in a sequential...
Assembly Work - very heavy parts (50 lb)
Completing assembly work using heavy parts that weigh 50lbs or more may require frequent lifting, standing for long periods of time and operating...
Assembly Work - very heavy parts (over 50 lb)
Assembly work that involves lifting and coordinating very heavy parts that weigh over 50 lbs. may require superior muscle strength and stamina....
Attending - class
If you choose to track something like attending class, please be sure to set your activity level to Sedentary.
Attending - meetings
If you choose to track something like attending a meeting, please be sure to set your activity level to Sedentary.
Automobile - body work
Auto repair is intense physical labor. The physicality involved can burn plenty of calories!
Automobile - loading and unloading
Loading and unloading your car is manual labor!
Automobile - repair
Auto repair is physical labor, and burns calories.