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...
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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...
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 - 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/Kayaking
Canoeing and kayaking activities are both recreational sports, but can also be undertaken for competition or for practical purposes such as...
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 - 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.
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
Cross Fit
CrossFit is a strength and conditioning Fitness routine that includes sprinting, weight lifting, plyometrics, gymnastics and kettlebells.
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...
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...
Curves
Curves is a personal coaching system that is incorporated into a 30 minute circuit training workout. The equipment is programmed with your...