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	Baby Stroller - pushing Pushing your baby in a stroller isn't just good for the baby -- it's good for you, too!
	Back Exercises Back exercises can both tone and help you shed extra pounds.
	Backpacking Backpacking is a popular activity for outdoor enthusiasts who want to increase stamina and endurance, explore new territory and enjoy nature....
	Badminton Badminton is a racquet sport that takes place in an indoor setting. Badminton can be a form of aerobic exercise that helps increase endurance and...
	Badminton - casual Playing a casual game of badminton involves hitting a shuttlecock back and forth over the net in order to score points. Casual badminton can be...
	Badminton - competitive Playing a game of competitive badminton can be a high energy, stamina building activity that usually involves between two to four players....
	Bagging Grass and Leaves Yard work is heavy-duty physical labor -- and it burns the calories to prove it!
	Bakery Work - light A baker is someone who bakes bread, cakes, other pastry, and similar foods. Active baking burns calories!
	Bakery Work - moderate A baker is someone who bakes bread, cakes, other pastry, and similar foods. Active baking burns calories!
	Bakery: general, moderate effort A baker is someone who bakes bread, cakes, other pastry, and similar foods. Active baking burns calories!
	Baling Hay Baling Hay is strenuous, physical labor, and burns hundreds of calories.
	Ballet Ballet exercises can condition and tone key muscle groups, improve flexibility and develop poise. Ballet is an academic dance form that is...
	Ballet Dancing Professional ballet dancing is a form of artistic and performance dancing that requires years of training and aerobic capacity. Ballet is an...
	Ballroom dancing Ballroom dancing is a classic partner dance that originated in the Western world. Ballroom dancing exercises are typically choreographed to...
	Band - baton twirling, marching It's not just the marching -- it's also the heavy uniforms in warm weather!
	Band - drum major The drum major of a band is also known as the Sergeant Major of the Drums who serves as the leader of the marching band, pipe band or bugle corps....
	Band - marching, playing instrument Marching and playing in a band is a workout!
	Band - marching, rapid speed The faster your band marches, the more calories you're burning.
	Bartending Bartending is an activity that typically takes place in a restaurant, pub or tavern setting. Bartending activities may involve mixing and serving...
	Bartending/server Bartending exercises are typically undertaken by a bartender, barmaid or server who works in an establishment that serves alcoholic beverages....
	Baseball Baseball is a sport that is played between two teams of nine players each; baseball exercises may involve hitting a ball, pitching a ball, running...
	Baseball - coaching Baseball coaching can be a rewarding experience and fitness activity, and involves managing and directing a team of baseball players. Baseball...
	Baseball - general Baseball is a popular American sport that involves a bat and ball; it is typically played outdoors with two teams of nine players each. General...
	Baseball - officiating Baseball officiating is also known as umpiring a game of baseball, and involves making sure all players are following the rules and guidelines of...
	Baseball - pitching Pitching in baseball is typically performed by the pitcher who throws the baseball from the pitcher's mound to the catcher so that the batter...
	Baseball - playing catch Playing catch is a run and relaxing outdoorsy way to lose calories.
	Basketball - coaching Basketball coaching activities may involve working with teams to build their skills, arrange strategic basketball plays, and encourag players to...
	Basketball - game Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five active players each try to score points against one another by propelling a ball through a 10...
	Basketball - non-game Non-game basketball activities may be a part of training or endurance building exercises for athletes, and involve dribbling the ball, practicing...
	Basketball - officiating Officiating a game of basketball involves enforcing the rules of the game and ensuring that all players are following the guidelines and overall...
	Basketball - playing in wheelchair Wheelchair Basketball is also known as rollerball. Wheelchair basketball is a sport played primarily by people with disabilities. In some...
	Basketball - shooting baskets Shooting baskets is a fun solo or group fitness activity. Instead of engaging in truly competitive basketball game play, you simply take turns...
	Basketball: officiating a game Officiating a game of basketball involves activities that ensure all the rules of the game are being enforced; the activity is also known as...
	Basketball: playing a game Playing a game of basketball is a popular indoor and outdoor activity. Basketball is a team sport played by two teams of five players each who...
	Basketball: wheelchair Wheelchair basketball is a game played by disabled players who use a wheelchair instead of their legs to move across the court. Wheelchair...
	Bathing (self care) If you choose to track activities like taking a bath, it is recommended that you set your activity level to Sedentary. This will help ensure that...
	Baton Twirling - walking Twirling while walking requires mental and physical skill.
	Beach Volleyball Beach volleyball is a fast-paced outdoor sport that involves volleying a ball back and forth over the net and scoring points by grounding the ball...
	Beauty Salon - receiving hairstyling or manicure If you choose to track activities like getting your hair styled or your nails done, it is recommended that you set your activity level to...
	Beds - changing linen Changing the bed doesn't take long, but it burns a nice chunk of calories while you're doing it!
	Beds - making (daily) If you choose to track activities like making the bed, it is recommended that you set your activity level to Sedentary. This will help ensure...
	Belly Dancing Belly dancing is a popular dance form from the Middle East, and involves special movements that are choreographed to exotic dance and classical...
	Bicycling - 10-11.9 mph (light) Bicycling at a pace of 10 to 11.9 mph at a light pace is one way to improve fitness levels and increase endurance. This bicycling pace is...
	Bicycling - 12-13.9 mph (moderate) Bicycling at a moderate pace of 12 - 13.9 mph is commonly used by people who want to improve their health and overall fitness levels. Bicycling at...
	Bicycling - 14-15.9 mph (vigorous) Bicycling at a pace of 14 - 15.9 mph is a vigorous speed that can help improve fitness levels, increase endurance and enhance aerobic capacity....
	Bicycling - 16-19 mph (very vigorous) Bicycling at a very vigorous pace of 16 - 19 miles per hour can burn several hundred calories per hour and is often undertaken by endurance...

	Bicycling - BMX or mountain Bicycling with a BMX bike or mountain bike is a vigorous cardiovascular exercise that can build stamina, improve endurance and increase muscle...
	Bicycling - general General bicycling exercises and activities may be performed as a mode of transportation or as a light exercise. Bicycling can improve fitness and...
	Bicycling - over 20 mph (racing) Bicycling at a speed of over 20 mph is a racing speed that requires superior strength, endurance and fitnss. Bicycling at a speed of 20 mph will...
	Bicycling - stationary, general Bicycling by using a stationary bike for general exercise and fitness can help improve muscle strength and stamina, and the activity serves as a...
	Bicycling - stationary, light Bicycling activities that take place on a stationary bike at a light pace can serve as a pre-workout or pre-competition routine. Bicycling at a...
	Bicycling - stationary, moderate Bicycling activities that take place on a stationary bike at a moderate pace can burn several hundred calories per hour and serve as a low-impact...
	Bicycling - stationary, very light Bicycling activities that take place on a stationary bike at a very light pace can serve as a warmup exercise for the average athlete or cyclist....
	Bicycling - stationary, very vigorous Bicycling activities that take place on a stationary bike at a very vigorous pace are well-suited for those who want to improve fitness levels,...
	Bicycling - stationary, vigorous Bicycling activities on a stationary bike at a vigorous pace can help improve endurance, elevate the heart rate and provide an intensive lower body...
	Bicycling - under 10 mph (leisure) Bicycling for leisure at a pace of under 10 miles per hour is typically for transportation or light exercise purposes. This bicycling pace is most...
	Bicycling - unicycle Bicycling by using a unicycle requires balance, a high level of aerobic capacity and lower body strength. A unicycle is similar to a bicycle,...
	Bicycling, stationary: moderate, 150 watts Bicycling a stationary bike at a moderate pace of 150 watts can increase the heart rate, engage several muscle groups in the lower body and serve...
	Bicycling, stationary: vigorous, 200 watts Bicycling a stationary bike at a vigorous pace of 200 watts is often undertaken by athletes and endurance cyclists who want to improve performance...
	Bicycling: 12-14 mph, leisure, moderate Bicycling exercises for leisure at a moderate pace of 12-14 mph are often undertaken by those who want to use cycling for transportation or to...
	Bicycling: 14-16 mph, leisure, vigorous Bicycling exercises for leisure at a vigorous pace of 14-16 mph are often undertaken by those who want to travel across large distance sin a short...
	Bicycling: 16-19 mph, not drafting Bicycling at a pace of 16-19 mph, not drafting, requires superior athletic ability, strength and fitness. Bicycling at this speed can elevate the...
	Bicycling: 20+ mph, racing, not drafting Bicycling at a pace of 20 mph for racing, not drafting, is an intensive pace for most people and requires superior athletic ability. Bicycling at...
	Billiards Billiards is also known as 'pocket billiards' and is one of the world's most popular cue sports. Billiards games may involve standing for long...
	Bird Watching Bird watching is a hobby and pastime that involves studying and observing birds in flight with the help of binoculars. Birding may also require...
	BMX BMX biking is also known as Bicycle Motorcross, and is considered to be an extreme sport. BMX racing and Freestyle BMX are practiced at the...
	Board - games, playing If you choose to track activities like playing board games, it is recommended that you set your activity level to Sedentary. This will help...
	Board - sailing Board sailing is also known as windsurfing, and is a surface water sport that involves maneuvering a sailboard across open water. Board sailing or...
	Boating - covering and uncovering boat with tarp There's more to boat ownership than sailing! You've also got to take care of your boat.
	Boating - power boating Now you're boating with power!
	Boating - scraping and painting boat Scraping and painting boats is tough physical labor. As such, it burns plenty of calories!
	Bobsledding Bobsledding is a winter sport invented by Englishmen in the late 1860s; it has become a competitive sport that involves maneuvering a bobsled...
	Body Surfing Body surfing is the sport of riding a wave on the ocean without using a surfboard or bodyboard. Bodysurfing involves wearing specialized swimfins...
	Bookbinding Bookbinding is the process of physically assembling a book. Bookbinding activities may involve arranging pieces of paper in their correct format,...
	Bowling Bowling is a sport in which players attempt to score points by rolling a ball along a flat surface in order to knock down objects called pins....
	Bowling - inside Bowling inside a bowling alley is a sport that involves rolling a weighted ball over a flat surface to knock down objects called pins. Bowlling...
	Bowling - lawn bowling Bowling outdoors is also known as lawn bowling and is a precision sport that can be played in small teams. Lawn bowling requires rolling radially...
	Boxing - general General boxing activities are often considered a noble art form and also known as prizefighting. General boxing games require a high level of...
	Boxing - kick boxing Kickboxing is a form of boxing that involves performing specific power moves and techniques using the lower body. Kickboxing moves can be...
	Boxing - punching bag Boxing with a punching bag is an activity commonly undertaken by professional boxers and those who are training for a competitive boxing event....
	Boxing - sparring Boxing and sparring are also known as prizefighting, and are a combination of martial arts movements, kickboxing and fistfighting. Sparring...
	Boxing: in the ring Boxing, also referred to as prizefighting, the noble art, the sweet science, and pugilism is a sport and martial art in which two participants of...
	Branding Animals (e.g., cattle) Livestock branding is any technique for marking livestock so as to identify the owner. Originally, livestock branding only referred to a hot brand...
	Broomball Broomball is a recreational ice sport that has its origins in Canada. Broomball is played in a hockey rink, and can be played in either an indoor...
	Brushing Teeth Brushing your teeth should be an integral part of your daily oral hygiene. If you choose to track activities like brushing your teeth, it is...
	Buffing Floors - electric buffer Buffing floors with an electric buffer can be very hard work.
	Building - construction Building and construction activities are performed for architectural and engineering projects, and may involve the building and assembling of...
	Building - fences When you're building (or mending!) fences, you're burning calories, too...
	Building - fire (in fireplace) Creating a fire in the fireplace generally doesn't take too long, but it is a physical activity that does burn some calories.
	Building - roads Building roads is tough, physical labor that burns plenty of calories.
	Building road: hauling debris, etc. Processes during earthwork include excavation, removal of material to spoil, filling, compacting, construction and trimming. If rock or other...
	Butchering Animals Work in a butcher shop can be physically grueling.