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	Calisthenics - light or moderate Calisthenics performed at a light to moderate pace involve performing simple and fluid stretching movements to increase the heart rate, stretch...
	Calisthenics - vigorous Calisthenics performed at a vigorous pace are ideal for intermediate calisthenics practitioners and involve stretching and challenging several key...
	Calisthenics - water Calisthenics movements performed in the water can help improve muscle strength and flexiblity, increase endurance levels and enhance overall...
	Calisthenics: moderate, back exercises Calisthenics exercises that involve moderate back exercises, stretching and other focused body movements can help improve muscle strength and...
	Calisthenics: vigorous, jumping, push-ups, sit-ups United States calisthenics is a type of exercise consisting of a variety of simple movements usually performed without weights or other equipment...
	Camping Camping is a recreational activity that can take place in several outdoor settings. Camping can be combined with backpacking and hiking, and...
	Canoeing - 2-3.9 mph (light) Canoeing is the activity of paddling a canoe for the purpose of recreation (also called a float trip), sport, or transportation. It usually refers...
	Canoeing - 4-5.9 mph (moderate) Canoeing at a pace of 4 - 5.9 mph is a moderate pace that involves carrying a canoe and paddling steadily to move across the water. Canoes are one...
	Canoeing - general (pleasure) General canoeing activities for recreation or pleasure involve carrying a canoe and launching it onto the water. General canoeing for pleasure may...
	Canoeing - harvesting wild rice Canoeing activities used for harvesting wild rice may involve light to heavy lifting, balancing and paddling the canoe, and exploring different...
	Canoeing - on camping trip Canoeing as part of a camping trip is also known as canoe camping, canoe tripping and canoe touring. This activity is a combination of canoeing...
	Canoeing - over 5.9 mph (vigorous, competition) Canoeing at a pace of over 5.9 mph or for vigorous competition requires a high level of athletic ability, focus and concentation. Canoeing at a...
	Canoeing - portaging Portage refers to the practice of carrying a canoe or other boat over land to avoid an obstacle on the water route (such as rapids or a waterfall...
	Canoeing - whitewater Canoeing across whitewater rapids is also known as rafting or whitewater rafting, and is widely recognized as recreational activity. Whitewater...
	Canoeing/Kayaking Canoeing and kayaking activities are both recreational sports, but can also be undertaken for competition or for practical purposes such as...
	Car - loading and unloading Loading and unloading the car often doesn't take too long, but the lifting, weight, and movement involved can help you burn some extra calories!
	Cards - playing Playing cards is a fun and relaxing activity. If you choose to track activities like card playing, it is recommended that you set your...
	Carpentry - in home and workshop, general Carpentry activities in the home and workshop can include a wide range of activiteis including constructing furniture, fixing segments of...
	Carpentry - occupation, general A carpenter (Builder) is a skilled craftsman who performs carpentry - a wide range of woodworking that includes constructing buildings, furniture,...
	Carpentry - outside home, general Carpentry work performed outside of the home may involve working on buildings, repairing outdoor furniture and working on other construction...
	Carpentry work Carpentry work and exercises involved with carpentry projects may include constructing indoor and outdoor projects, building furniture and working...
	Carpentry, installing rain gutters, building fence A carpenter is a skilled craftsman who performs carpentry - a wide range of woodworking that includes constructing buildings, furniture, and other...
	Carpentry: finish or refinish furniture or cabinets A carpenter is a skilled craftsman who performs carpentry - a wide range of woodworking that includes constructing buildings, furniture, and other...
	Carpet - installing and removing Installing or removing carpet is tough, physical labor -- as anyone who's ever done it can attest!
	Carrying - 1-15 lb up stairs Carrying weighted objects while you move around is a great workout. Whether it's intentionally for the purpose of building muscle and building...
	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...
	Carrying - 16-24 lb up stairs Carrying weighted objects while you move around is a great workout. Whether it's intentionally for the purpose of building muscle and building...
	Carrying - 25-49 lb level or down stairs Carrying 25 to 49 lbs. across a room or down the stairs can become an aerobic exercise. This works the upper half of the body, and may build...
	Carrying - 25-49 lb up stairs Carrying 25 to 49 lbs. up the stairs can be a low-impact aerobic activity, and will easily burn extra calories in a brief period of time. Carrying...
	Carrying - 50-74 lb level or down stairs Carrying 50 to 74 lbs. across a room or down the stairs can turn into a cardiovascular exercise at the right pace. The weight of boxes, large...
	Carrying - 50-74 lb up stairs Carrying heavy weight upstairs or on a steep incline is serious "heavy lifting." It burns lots of calories.
	Carrying - 75-99 lb level or down stairs Carrying very heavy weights, whether for work or exercise, is a surefire way to burn calories.
	Carrying - boxes Whether you're moving, redecorating, or making deliveries, moving boxes is a tough, physical activity!
	Carrying - bricks Carrying bricks is arduous work that involves serious weight bearing and walking -- and it burns the calories to prove it!
	Carrying - groceries Carrying groceries involves walking and weight-toting, which is a surefire combo for calorie burning!
	Carrying - groceries up stairs Carrying groceries up the stairs is a simple way to burn extra calories and engage in a light aerobic activity. Grocery bags can serve as light...
	Carrying - items, boxes or furniture up stairs Carrying household items, boxes, and furniture up the stairs can burn extra calories per trip. Heavier items will challenge different muscle...
	Carrying - moving boxes up stairs Carrying moving boxes up the stairs can turn into a high calorie-burning workout in a very short period of time. Heavy moving boxes will challenge...
	Carrying - over 74 lb up stairs Carrying over 74 lbs. of weight up the stairs can be a low-impact cardiovascular exercise and burn extra calories than without weights. Carrying...
	Carrying - over 99 lb level or down stairs Carrying over 99 lbs. across a room or down the stairs can be a high calorie burning activity if the weight is carried for an extended period of...
	Carrying - packages Carrying packages works the upper half of the body, and the weight of the packages can also build strength in the core abdominal muscles, obliques,...
	Carrying - trash out from house Carrying trash out from the house is a simple way to burn extra calories each day. Large trash bags and boxes carried over long distances can be...
	Carrying - trash out from work (custodial) Carrying trash out from work is a simple upper body workout that can help build strength in the arms, shoulders, and chest area depending on the...
	Carrying - under 25 lb at 2.5 mph (slow) Carrying weights under 25 lbs. at a slow pace is a low-impact aerobic activity. Items such as trash bags, household items, packages, clothing and...
	Carrying - under 25 lb at 3 mph (moderate) Carrying weights under 25 lbs. at a moderate pace is a low-impact aerobic activity. Groceries, packages and light household items can be the...
	Carrying - under 25 lb at 3.5 mph (fast) Carrying weights under 25 lbs. at a fast pace can be a high calorie-burning activity depending on the length of time spent walking. Items such as...
	Carrying - up stairs, general Carrying items up the stairs works both the lower and upper body, and can be classified as a light resistance exercise. The calves, thighs and...
	Carrying - wood or lumber Carrying wood or lumber from a storage center, warehouse or even from a vehicle can turn into an aerobic exercise. The weight of the wood on the...
	Carrying & stacking wood Carrying and stacking wood, whether for lumber, kindling, or another purpose, is physical exertion that burns plenty of calories.
	Caulking - general Caulking a room, apartment or house can turn into a light aerobic activity at the right pace. Bending, stooping and brisk walking required with...
	Caulking - log cabins Caulking log cabins can be a mild aerobic activity, and may require sitting, stretching, bending, stooping and walking. The activity can burn...
	Caulking: bathroom, windows Caulking is a process used to seal seams in order to make them watertight, or to close up crevices in buildings against water, air, dust insects,...
	Cello - playing Playing the cello can be either a mild or rigorous physical exercise. Playing the cello requires strong posture, consistent use of the shoulders...
	Cha-cha (dancing) Cha-cha dancing can be a rigorous cardiovascular routine, and even in its mildest form, it is an aerobic activity. Cha-cha dancing makes use of...
	Chambermaid Work Chambermaid work makes use of the entire body. Physical exercises and movements may include scrubbing walls, cleaning windows, dusting furniture...
	Changing - light bulb, standing (one person) Changing a light bulb can burn more calories than simply standing still, and the movements will exercise the back, upper body and arms. Extended...
	Changing - linen Changing linens can be a mild aerobic workout, especially for larger beds and multiple rooms. Changing linens requires stretching, bending,...
	Chemistry Lab Work Chemistry lab work involves simple physical movements and concentration, which can both burn more calories than simply standing still. Moving...
	Child Care - bathing, sitting Child care that requires bathing young children while sitting will make use of your back and arm muscles, and can be a mild form of cardiovascular...
	Child Care - bathing, standing Child care that involves bathing young children while standing will make use of your back muscles, leg muscles and upper body. The weight of the...
	Child Care - care, sitting, light Child care that involves short periods of sitting can burn calories at a steady rate. Lifting small children requires brief bursts of energy, and...
	Child Care - care, standing, light Child care that involves standing for short periods of time can burn calories as a very mild aerobic activity. Even standing still burns calories,...
	Child Care - carrying infant Child care activities that involve carrying an infant or toddler will help you burn more calories than walking alone; infants weighing 6 to 10...
	Child Care - dressing, sitting Child care activities that involve dressing children while sitting will make use of the upper body, abdominals and shoulder muscles. The constant...
	Child Care - dressing, standing Child care activities that involve dressing children while standing will make use of all core muscle groups in the body, especially with highly...
	Child Care - feeding, sitting Child care activities that involve feeding children while sitting down will require you to use your upper body, back muscles and abdominal muscles...
	Child Care - feeding, standing Child care activities that involve feeding children while standing will make use of your abdominal muscles and may include bending, stooping and...
	Child Care - grooming, sitting Child care activities that involve grooming children while sitting will make use of your upper body and back muscles, and can burn more calories...
	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...
	Child Care - play, sitting, light Child care that involves playing while sitting down can burn more calories than simply sitting still. The extra movements will all add up, and...
	Child Care - play, standing, light Child care that involves playing while standing for short periods of time also burns extra calories, and can easily become a mild aerobic activity...
	Child Care - play, walk/run, moderate Child care that involves playing, walking and running at a moderate pace can turn into a light cardiovascular exercise, and will burn more calories...
	Child Care - play, walk/run, vigorous Child care that involves playing, walking and running at a vigorous pace can be a mild cardiovascular exercise. Sports activities, walking around...
	Child Care - pushing baby stroller Pushing a baby stroller can turn into a low-impact cardio routine when you increase your pace. Jogging with a stroller is an aerobic workout, and...
	Child Care - reclining with baby Reclining with your baby or children is a low calorie burning activity, but still will burn more than simply lying still. Reclining with your baby...
	Child Care - walking with children Child care activities that involve walking with children can help you burn calories as it become a low-impact aerobic activity. Walking up hills...
	Child games: moderate, hop-scotch, jacks, etc. Playing child games such as hopscotch, jacks and other schoolyard games can be a low-impact exercise and a fun activity. Child games played at...
	Child-care: bathing, feeding, etc. Caring for children provides physical rewards, in addition to the emotional ones. The movement required to provide care burns extra calories!
	Chopping & splitting wood Chopping wood or splitting wood are traditional sporting activities that can also be undertaken for practical purposes. Chopping and splitting...
	Chopping Wood - around home Chopping wood for the home is an high-intensity total body workout, and can even help relieve stress and tension! The natural movements will work...
	Chopping Wood - occupation, fast Chopping wood at a fast pace is a high calorie-burning workout, and can even increase overall endurance and muscle strength in the upper body....
	Chopping Wood - occupation, slow Chopping wood at a slow pace is a great way to increase strength in the upper body and midsection. The weight of the axe provides just enough...
	Christmas - putting up tree Putting up a tree for Christmas can be a calorie-burning workout; carrying the tree into your home, balancing it on the tree stand, and adjusting...
	Christmas - shopping for presents Shopping for Christmas presents can turn into a low-impact cardio workout with a little planning! Walking at a moderate to fast pace while...
	Christmas - wrapping presents Wrapping presents for Christmas requires you to use your arms, shoulders and neck muscles for balance. Both large and small presents require...
	Church - cleaning church Cleaning the church floors, windows and other areas is a low-impact aerobic activity that engages all core muscle groups. Bending, squatting,...
	Church - cleaning kitchen Cleaning the kitchen at church can be a high calorie-burning activity. Scrubbing, mopping, sweeping and organizing are all ways to elevate the...
	Church - eating, sitting Eating and sitting as part of church activities is a very low calorie-burning activity, and eating healthy foods at the event can be challenging!...

	Church - eating, standing If you choose to track activities like standing or eating at a house of worship, it is recommended that you set your activity level to Sedentary....
	Church - praying (sitting or kneeling) If you choose to track activities like praying at a house of worship, it is recommended that you set your activity level to Sedentary. This will...
	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...
	Church - serving food Serving food anywhere -- whether at your house of worship or in your own home -- can be a small workout, when you're serving a big crowd...
	Church - sitting, quietly If you choose to track activities like sitting in church, it is recommended that you set your activity level to Sedentary. This will help ensure...
	Church - sitting, reading If you choose to track activities like sitting and reading in your house of worship, it is recommended that you set your activity level to...
	Church - sitting, singing If you choose to track activities like sitting and singing in church, it is recommended that you set your activity level to Sedentary. This will...
	Church - sitting, talking If you choose to track activities like sitting/talking in church, it is recommended that you set your activity level to Sedentary. This will help...
	Church - spiritual dancing Spiritual dancing is physical and active. As such, it has the incidental effect of burning calories!
	Church - standing, quietly If you choose to track activities like standing quietly, it is recommended that you set your activity level to Sedentary. This will help ensure...
	Church - standing, singing If you choose to track activities like singing and standing in church, it is recommended that you set your activity level to Sedentary. This will...
	Church - standing, talking If you choose to track activities like standing/talking in church, it is recommended that you set your activity level to Sedentary. This will...
	Church - ushering Ushering generally requires you to be on your feet for a while.
	Church - walking in church Much like walking anywhere else, walking in church is a surefire way to burn a few extra calories.
	Church - washing dishes Whether you're washing dishes at home after a huge meal, or for a crowd at your local house of worship, the act of washing dishes does burn a few...
	Church - yard work Strenuous yard work, especially on larger lawns like those frequently found surrounding houses of worship, is a great form of exercise.
	Circuit Training - general, minimal rest Circuit training is a form of interval training that involves undertaking various strength and endurance-building exercises. General circuit...
	Circuit training: w/some aerobic, minimal rest Circuit training is a type of interval training in which strength exercises are combined with endurance/aerobic exercises, thus giving you all the...
	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...
	Cleaning - barn, vigorous Vigorous cleaning doesn't just get the job done -- it sheds plenty of calories, too!
	Cleaning - buffing floors with electric buffer Running an electric buffer is hard work!
	Cleaning - carrying out trash from house Taking out the trash generally doesn't take too long, but it does require lifting weight, carrying, and walking -- so it certainly burns some...
	Cleaning - carrying out trash from work (custodial) Custodial work often involves physicality.
	Cleaning - changing linen Changing linen generally doesn't take too long, but while you're doing it, you're burning calories!
	Cleaning - clearing dishes from table Cleaning up after a meal isn't always fun, but the effort expended in moving and carrying can perhaps be a little less unpleasant when you remember...
	Cleaning - corral, vigorous Vigorous cleaning is intense physical labor.
	Cleaning - dusting When you whip out the feather duster, the physicality involved with that light cleaning will burn more calories than just sitting around would!
	Cleaning - garage, excavating from junk Cleaning out the garage can be tiring work -- but at least it burns some extra calories, too!
	Cleaning - garage, just cleaning Cleaning out the garage is sure tiring -- but you're burning calories, too!
	Cleaning - heavy (e.g., washing windows) Washing the windows and other heavy cleaning is hard work -- and it helps burn calories, too!
	Cleaning - house or cabin, general Cleaning the house has two benefits: You get a tidier home, but you also burn some extra calories, too!
	Cleaning - kitchen Cleaning the kitchen can be tiring -- but the physical work involved burns some calories, too!
	Cleaning - light (e.g., dusting) Light cleaning keeps you moving and on your feet...
	Cleaning - mopping Mopping the floors takes a decent amount of physical exertion -- which translates directly into burned calories.
	Cleaning - multiple household tasks, light Light household cleaning keeps you up on your feet, and that means you're burning calories.
	Cleaning - multiple household tasks, moderate Moderate household cleaning burns calories while you're working...
	Cleaning - multiple household tasks, vigorous Vigorous household cleaning is exhausting... But besides a spotless home, you'll also be burning calories!
	Cleaning - rain gutters Cleaning the rain gutters doesn't just take another big chore off your list -- it can take inches off your waistline, too! Housework and yard work...
	Cleaning - scrubbing bathroom Scrubbing the bathroom is a tough chore, since you know you'll always need to do it again! But at least it burns extra calories.
	Cleaning - scrubbing floors on hands and knees Scrubbing on your hands and knees is grueling work -- and it burns the calories to prove it!
	Cleaning - sweeping, inside (e.g., floors) Sweeping the floors takes motivation -- and energy! And the energy you burn translates directly to calories lost!
	Cleaning - sweeping, outside (e.g., sidewalk) Sweeping up outside doesn't just keep things clean -- it keeps you trim!
	Cleaning - vacuuming, around home Vacuuming around the home is a calorie-burner, in addition to a house-cleaner!
	Cleaning - vacuuming, custodial, light Custodial work is labor that keeps you up on your feet.
	Cleaning - vacuuming, custodial, moderate Custodial work keeps you up on your feet and moving, which means that you're burning calories too...
	Cleaning - washing car Washing your car sheds some extra calories. So while you're at it -- want to wash ours, too? ;)
	Cleaning - washing clothes (doing laundry) Washing clothes isn't exactly as fun as it is necessary...
	Cleaning - washing dishes Washing the dishes isn't anyone's idea of fun, but on the upside, it burns some calories while you're doing it!
	Cleaning - washing fences Washing the fences at home or in the garden is a great workout for your upper body; the arms, shoulders, chest and upper abdominals can all benefit...
	Cleaning - washing windows Washing the windows in a room, an entire house, or even an office can be a low-endurance workout. The movements engage muscles in both the upper...
	Cleaning - waxing car or boat Waxing your vehicle is a great way to burn some surplus calories!
	Cleaning house: general Cleaning the house keeps you on your feet. Whether you're vacuuming, dusting, mopping, or sweeping, you're moving around in a way that burns extra...
	Cleaning: light dusting, straightening Tidying the house doesn't just take another item of your long to-do list -- it takes extra inches off your waistline, too! As you're up on your...
	Clearing - dishes from table Clearing the dishes from the table is a light aerobic activity; the weight of the dishes and other items provide a challenge for the arms,...
	Clearing - land Clearing land is intense manual labor.
	Climbing - ladder Climbing ladders generally doesn't take too long, but it's a physical activity that burns calories while you're doing it...
	Coaching Sports The coach doesn't necessarily burn as many calories has team members do on the field (or court, or...), but he or she is still burning some!
	Coaching: football, soccer, basketball, etc. Coaching exercises associated with football, soccer and basketball require constant movement, focus and a high level of endurance. Coaching a game...
	Coal mining Mining is a dangerous and particularly physical form of hard labor. Not surprisingly, the work burns more calories than an average desk job for the...
	Coal Mining - drilling rock and coal Drilling rock and coal as part of coal mining duties is a high calorie-burning activity that makes use of the shoulders, upper back and abdominals...
	Coal Mining - erecting supports Erecting supports as part of coal mining duties can be a high-impact aerobic activity. The process of stooping, carrying and aligning supports...
	Coal Mining - general Coal mining is an endurance-building activity, and engages muscles in the entire body. From shoveling coal to erecting supports, the core muscles...
	Coal Mining - shoveling coal Shoveling coal as part of coal mining duties can burn hundreds of calories per hour. The weight of the coal and shovel serve as resistance for a...
	Collecting recyclables Collecting recyclables is an activity that keeps you on your feet and moving around extensively. Active collection helps the environment -- and...
	Composting Composting is a natural process that involves the decomposition of biodegradable matter such as fruits, plants and vegetables. Composting...
	Computer Work (typing) If you choose to track activities like typing, it is recommended that you set your activity level to Sedentary. This will help ensure that you...
	Concrete Work (masonry) Concrete work is also known as masonry, and involves the building of structures and units that are bound together by mortar. Masonry work, or...
	Conducting Music Conducting music involves directing a musical performance according to the sheet notes of a particular melody or song. Conducting music requires...
	Construction - general General construction projects are foten undertaken by architecture and civil engineering professionals who are responsible for coordinating and...
	Construction: outside, remodeling Construction is a very physical activity. Often, heavy tools are employed, heavy objects lifted and carried, and on-the-feet exertion is common....
	Contra Dancing Contra dancing is also known as contradance and contra-dance, and refers to a set of folk dances choreographed to fast-paced country music. Contra...
	Cooking Cooking is the preparation of food using a variety of ingreidents and heating methods. Styles of cooking food vary significantly by country and...
	Copying (office work) Making copies isn't the most exciting office task. But it does involve standing and movement, which can help burn calories. If you choose to...
	Country Dancing Country dancing is a high energy dance routine coordinated to a steady beat of country or folk music. Country dancing is also known as clogging,...
	Crafts: standing, light effort Craft projects at home, with family or friends, can be great fun. You'll create art to keep or share, and you'll actually be burning more calories...
	Crane - operating Crane operating activities involve controlling a mechanical lifting device to lift and lower materials across various distances. Crane operating...
	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...
	Cricket Cricket is a bat and ball sport that involves two teams comprised of eleven players each. A cricket match is typically played in an outdoor...
	Cricket: batting, bowling Games of cricket, batting and bowling require a unique set of skills, and these are popular sports in several Western countries. Common exercises...
	Croquet Croquet is a classic European recreational game that invovles hitting wooden or plastic balls through hoops with a mallet. Croquet can be both a...
	Cross-country - running Cross country running is a sport that involves teams of runners who complete a specific running route over a timed course. Cross country running...
	Crushed Rock - laying Laying crushed rock is physical, outdoors labor.
	Crutches - walking with If you've been put on crutches, don't despair too much! You'll burn way more calories walking on crutches than you will on your own two feet!
	Cultivating Garden Cultivating a garden is a slow to moderate-paced activity that involves tending to plants, flowers and vegetables growing on a plot of land....
	Curling Curling is an ice sport that is similar to bocce ball and bowls. Curling is played on a rectangular sheet of ice, and involves moving polished...
	Custodial work: Moderate cleaning effort Custodial work, though sometimes dull, burns plenty of calories. With "moderate cleaning effort," you're exerting more energy than you might expect!
	Cutting - hay (driving) We don't know how many hay-cutters out there are logging on TDP, but if you're out there, this activity is for you!
	Cutting - material (tailoring) Cutting material or tailoring activities date back several centuries when clothing makers were solely responsible for repairing and constructing...