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	Dancing Dance generally refers to movement used as a form of expression, social interaction or presented in a spiritual or performance setting. ...
	Dancing - 19th century Dance routines from 19th century are not only a unique form of dance for two or more people, but are also a great low-impact aerobic activity! The...
	Dancing - American Indian (traditional) Traditional American Indian dancing is a vigorous cardiovascular exercise that involves engaging all muscle groups in a rhythmic, high-impact...
	Dancing - Anishinaabe jingle Anishinaabe jingle dancing is a high impact aerobic workout, and involves carrying the entire body through its complete range of motion....
	Dancing - ballet Ballet dancing can be a high endurance activity, and makes use of both large and small muscle groups. Ballet dancing engages the hips, thighs,...
	Dancing - ballroom, fast Fast ballroom dancing is an aerobic activity that can burn as many calories as a brief sprint or speed walking session! The fast pace requires...
	Dancing - ballroom, slow Slow ballroom dancing is a low-impact aerobic activity that requires you to maintain good form and posture as you proceed through each movement....
	Dancing - belly Belly dancing is a low-impact aerobic exercise, and can turn into a high calorie-burning workout if it extends beyond 30 minutes. Belly dancing...
	Dancing - cha-cha Cha-cha dancing engages the hips, thighs, calves and lower back muscles for an intense, fast-paced dance routine. Cha-cha dancing is an easy...
	Dancing - contra Contra dancing is a fun, fast-paced aerobic workout that engages all major muscle groups. The constantly changing, choreographed steps to country...
	Dancing - country Country dancing can be a fast-paced cardiovascular workout that can also build strength in the core muscle groups. The twists, turns and...
	Dancing - disco Disco dancing is a high calorie-burning activity that makes use of all major muscle groups. Just 15 to 20 minutes of intense dancing can turn this...
	Dancing - flamenco Flamenco dancing is a high-endurance aerobic routine that engages the thigh muscles, glutes, hips and abdominals. Twisting, turning, leaping and...
	Dancing - folk Folk dancing can be a high calorie-burning activity, and often makes use of classic contra dancing and country dancing steps. Fast-paced walking,...
	Dancing - foxtrot The foxtrot is a classic dance routine that engages large muscle groups such as the thighs, hips, glutes and lower back. The foxtrot involves...
	Dancing - general All forms of dancing can be an aerobic workout, and each type of dance will engage different muscle groups. From slow ballroom dancing to...
	Dancing - Greek Traditional Greek dancing is a fast-paced, aerobic workout that can burn hundreds of calories per hour. Greek dancing typically involves jumping,...
	Dancing - hula Hula dancing is a low-impact aerobic workout that engages the abdominal muscles, hips and lower back. Hula dancing is a skill that requires lots...
	Dancing - Irish step The Irish step is a high-endurance, aerobic activity that makes use of the lower body. The Irish step involves synchronized steps, jumps and leaps...
	Dancing - jazz Jazz dancing can be a high calorie-burning activity, and the routines can be choreographed to both slow rhythms and fast-paced music. Jazz...
	Dancing - jitterbug The jitterbug is a fast-paced dance routine that engages both the upper and lower body. The movements require a fast lower body routine that...
	Dancing - line Line dancing can be a high calorie-burning activity that primarily engages the lower body. Line dancing movements may include grapevine steps,...
	Dancing - mambo Mambo dancing is a fast-paced aerobic activity that will give your hips, thighs and calves a great workout! The steps are choreographed to...
	Dancing - Middle Eastern Middle Eastern dancing can be a high calorie-burning activity, and it's a great total body workout! The rhythmic movements include swaying hips,...
	Dancing - modern Modern dancing can take the form of jazz, hip-hop and even fast-paced ballet movements that give your entire body a great cardiovascular workout....
	Dancing - polka Polka dancing primarily makes use of the lower body with complex footwork and simple steps. It can be a calorie-burning aerobic workout, and is...
	Dancing - samba Samba dancing can be a great cardio workout, and engages the thighs, hips, glutes and calves. You'll be using your core muscles to maintain good...
	Dancing - spiritual (as in church) Spiritual dancing at church is not only a powerful connection with others, it's also a powerful calorie burner! You'll be using your entire body...
	Dancing - square Square dancing is a low-impact, high intensity workout that primarily makes use of large muscle groups in your lower body. You'll be dancing to...
	Dancing - swing Swing dancing will give you a total body workout, and can be synchronized to both slow and fast-paced music. Swing dancing engages your hips,...
	Dancing - tango The tango is a powerful aerobic routine that typically involves two people. You'll be bending, twisting and engaging in fast-paced movements...
	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...

	Dancing - twist Dancing the twist is not only fun, but it also engages your entire body in a fast-paced aerobic routine. This dance routine does require endurance...
	Dancing - waltz The waltz typically involves two people moving in precise steps and sequences across the dance floor. Your entire lower body will be engaged in a...
	Dancing: disco, ballroom, square, etc. Dance generally refers to movement used as a form of expression, social interaction or presented in a spiritual or performance setting. ...
	Dancing: fast, ballet, twist Dance generally refers to movement used as a form of expression, social interaction or presented in a spiritual or performance setting. ...
	Dancing: slow, waltz, foxtrot, tango, fox trot A waltz is a ballroom and folk dance in 3/4 time, done primarily in closed position. The waltz first became fashionable in Vienna around the 1780s,...
	Darts (wall or lawn) Playing darts on a wall or a lawn engages your upper body, and can be a fun, low stress calorie burning activity. You will be using your arms,...
	Desk Work (office work) Doing desk work and general office tasks may seem like a monotonous activity, but it still burns more calories than simply sitting still! Moving...
	Digging - ditches Digging ditches is an intensive calorie-burning activity that engages your entire body. The weight of the shovel and other tools act as resistance...
	Digging - garden Digging in a garden engages both the upper and lower body, and any tools and equipment you use provide resistance. This can be an aerobic activity...
	Digging - worms Digging for worms in a garden involves stooping, bending and stretching. It is a low calorie-burning activity, but does engage muscles such as...
	Digging, spading dirt, composting The physical exertion that goes along with digging and spading burns lots of calories.
	Directing Traffic Directing traffic may involve using your arms for signaling, walking in short spurts, and maintaining a constant level of motion. This activity...
	Disabled Adult - caring for Caring for a disabled adult engages all core muscle groups and requires constant physical activity. You will be burning calories every hour as a...
	Disco Dancing Disco dancing is a fun, high calorie-burning workout that engages your entire body. You'll use both large and small muscle groups to coordinate...
	Discus Throwing a discus engages your upper body in controlled, precise movements; you will work your shoulders, upper back, neck and abdominal muscles to...
	Diving - springboard or platform Diving from a springboard or platform engages the lower body in one quick movement. The thighs, hips, glutes and lower back all have to be aligned...
	Doing - laundry Doing laundry involves folding clothes, sorting, organizing and moving bulky loads of items across various distances. This engages your entire...
	Drag Racing Drag racing is a high-intensity activity and sport that requires focus and endurance. Drag racing primarily engages the upper body as you maneuver...
	Dressing and Undressing Dressing and undressing may seem like a simple task, but those extra movements do burn extra calories! This daily activity involves bending,...
	Driving - farm vehicle (tractor or harvester) Driving a farm vehicle such as a tractor or harvester makes use of both the upper and lower body. This activity typically burns more calories than...
	Driving - heavy vehicle (e.g., semi, bus) Driving a heavy vehicle such as a semi, bus or medium-sized truck burns more calories than a car or SUV because of the increased maneuvering and...
	Driving - light vehicle (e.g., car, pick-up) Driving a light vehicle such as a car or pick-up truck requires focus and simple muscle coordination. Maneuvering a car over various roads and...
	Driving - motor scooter or motorcycle Driving a motor scooter or motorcycle requires upper and lower body strength in order to maintain balance. You will be using your legs to push the...
	Driving - truck, including loading and unloading Driving a truck and taking part in loading and unloading activities is a total body workout, and burns more calories because of the continuous...
	Driving Range (golf) Golfing at a driving range engages the entire body in a focused, sweeping motion. The shoulders, back, abdominals and neck support the upper body...
	Driving vehicle to work Your body always burns calories. Even when you're doing something as simple as driving to work, your body's basal metabolic rate causes you to burn...
	Drum Major (marching band) Playing the drum major in a marching band is a high intensity activity that engages both the upper and lower body. The arms, shoulders and...
	Drums - playing Playing the drums involves careful coordination of the feet, hands and arms. You may play both fast and slow paced rhythms, and exert force and...
	Drywalling (hanging sheet rock) Dry walling by hanging sheet rock engages the entire upper body. You will be involved with stretching and flexing the abdominals, upper arms,...
	Duplicating (copying, office work) Duplicating, or making copies, at the office is a light physical activity that may involve light walking, organizing, filing and pressing buttons...
	Dusting Dusting a room, office, apartment or an entire house can be a light aerobic activity that also burns more calories per hour than light cleaning....