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Machine Tooling - operating lathe
Operating a lathe as part of machine tooling engages the shoulders, upper back, abdominal muscles and arms as you move and operate the equipment....
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Machine Tooling - operating punch press
Operating a punch press as part of machine tooling may involve various upper body movements such as pushing, pulling, arranging materials and...
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Machine Tooling - tapping and drilling
Tapping and drilling as part of machine tooling activities primarily engages the shoulders, upper body and abdominal muscles as you work with...
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Machine Tooling - welding
Welding activities involved with machine tooling processes engage the upper body as you use different types of equipment to lift, drill and weld...
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Machine Tooling - working sheet metal
Working sheet metal as part of machine tooling may involve heavy lifting and using different types of equipment to cut and sculpt the metal. This...
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Makeup - applying (self care)
Applying makeup as part of a self care routine may involve selecting and using various tools, organizing makeup and light lifting of objects....
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Making Beds
Making beds may involve sorting linens, folding and organizing sheets, and lifting heavy comforters. This activity engages the upper body as you...
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Making the bed
Making the bed is another one of those daily chores made slightly less tedious by the fact that you're burning calories while you do it!
If you...
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Mambo (dancing)
Mambo dancing is a fun, fast-paced dance routine that engages all the core muscle groups as you keep up with the high energy music! Common moves...
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Manicure - receiving
Receiving a manicure engages very few muscle groups, and typically requires sitting still in a chair or chaise. The manicurist may cut and buff...
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Maple Syruping (carrying buckets and wood)
Maple syruping is a great way to get outdoors and enjoy the fresh air! You may be involved with carrying buckets, wood and other materials to...
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Martial arts: judo, karate, kickboxing, etc.
Martial arts exercises associated with judo, kickboxing and karate may include punching, kicking, and performing unique fighting techniques to...
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Masonry
Masonry exercises and activities involve building the structures of a house or other building using mortar, brickes and stone. Masonry...
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Masonry Work
Masonry work often involves moderate to heavy lifting and cutting different types of stone. This activity may engage all major muscle groups as...
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Massage Work
Massage work can be a high calorie-burning workout and engages the entire body in constant movement. Massage therapists develop upper body...
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Masseur, standing
A massuer is responsible for giving a massage, and most masseur's perform massage techniques while in a standing position. Massage is the practive...
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Meditating
Meditating typically requires sitting or standing still for extended periods of time. Since only a few of the core muscle groups are engaged in...
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Meetings - attending
Attending meetings may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time, talking, organizing materials or conducting a presentation....
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Middle Eastern Dancing
Middle Eastern dancing usually engages the entire body in constant movement, and it's a fun, fast-paced dance choreographed to a steady beat....
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Miniature Golf
Miniature golf is a fun activity for all ages, and can also be a mild aerobic workout! Miniature golf activities may include swinging the golf...
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Modern Dancing
Modern dancing may involve hip-hop, jazz, ballet and international dance routines that can turn into a moderate to high calorie-burning workout!...
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Mopping
Mopping floors or other living spaces is one household chore that's sure to elevate the heart rate and engage a variety of muscles! This activity...
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Motocross (estimate is low see tutorial on accuracy)
Motocross racing can be a heart-pumping activity that can also give you a big adrenaline boost! Motocross racing is typically conducted in teams...
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Motor-cross
Motor-cross exercises are also known as MX and MotoX, and are a form of motorcycle sports that take place on an enclosed off-road circuit....
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Mountain Biking
Mountain biking is a high endurance activity that primarily engages all the muscles in the lower body. This resistance workout challenges the...
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Movie - watching
Watching a movie is usually a low calorie-burning activity that requires very few muscle movements and physical activity. You may be sitting or...
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Moving - furniture
Moving furniture requires upper and lower body strength, and it can be a challenging aerobic workout! Moving living room furniture, dining room...
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Moving - household items
Moving household items may involve squatting, stretching, bending and lifting various objects. The activity may engage both large and small muscle...
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Moving - items, boxes or furniture, up stairs
Moving items such as boxes or furniture up the stairs can be an intense cardiovascular activity that burns hundreds of calories per hour! Heavy...
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Moving - occupation (moving van work)
Moving as an occupation can be a challenging workout. It may involve loading and unloading a moving van, lifting and arranging heavy objects, as...
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Moving - packing and unpacking boxes
Moving activities that involve packing and unpacking boxes engage the arms, shoulders, abdominals and chest muscles in constant movement. Larger...
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Moving / pushing heavy objects >75 lbs.
Moving very heavy objects is often grueling, tiresome, and sweaty work. Whether it's heavy boxes or furniture, when you're moving large objects...
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Moving: carrying boxes
Carrying low to midweight boxes around is as good as a trip to the gym! You're still lifting weights and moving around -- just not in the typical...
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Moving: household furniture
Moving household furniture is often a sweaty task! As with manipulating any big heavy object, moving large furniture is akin to hitting the weights...
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Moving: unpacking
Unpacking after a big move often takes a while. But here's an extra level of motivation: Besides getting rid of all the extra cardboard lying...
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Mowing lawn: push, hand
Keeping the grass neatly manicured is a suburban responsibility. Pushing the mower around the lawn in spring and summer keeps the grass under...
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Mowing lawn: push, power
Keeping the grass neatly manicured is a suburban responsibility. Pushing the mower around the lawn in spring and summer keeps the grass under...
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Music - conducting
Conducting music requires focus, concentration and quick movements of the arms and hands. A music conductor may stand for extended periods of time...
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Music - listening
Listening to music is a simple way to control your mood and can even increase or decrease your heart rate! Listening to soft music can be very...
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Music - playing accordion
Playing the accordion typically involves standing for long periods of time as you play the instrument. The weight of the accordion can serve as...
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Music - playing cello
Playing the cello engages the shoulders, arms, upper back and abdominal muscles as you maintain good posture and play the strings on the...
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Music - playing drums
Playing the drums requires exertion of different levels of pressure on cymbals and drums as you play to a steady beat. The entire body can be...
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Music - playing flute
Playing the flute requires steady breathing and careful coordination of the fingers and forearms. You will be holding the flute to your lips as...
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Music - playing guitar, sitting
Playing the guitar while sitting engages the shoulders, upper back, abdominals and arms as you play different notes and hold the guitar in place....
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Music - playing guitar, standing
Playing the guitar while standing engages the shoulders, back, arms and leg muscles and can be a fun calorie-burning workout! Playing an...
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Music - playing horn
Playing the horn requires deep and steady breathing, and also engages the upper body as you carry and hold the instrument in place. Playing the...
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Music - playing organ
Playing the organ requires focus and concentration, and may involve the arms, fingers, shoulders and chest muscles during play. This instrument is...
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Music - playing piano
Playing the piano engages the arms, shoulders, fingers and abdominal muscles as you play various keys. A classic piano with pedals may also engage...
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Music - playing trombone
Playing the trombone requires deep and steady breathing, and may also engage the arms, shoulders and back muscles to carry and hold the instrument...
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Music - playing trumpet
Playing the trumpet requires a steady breathing pattern and engages the forearms, fingers, biceps and shoulders in constant movement. You will be...
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Music - playing violin
Playing the violin engages the shoulders, arms, fingers and upper back in concentrated and focused movements. Fast-paced music may require more...
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Music - playing woodwind
Playing a woodwind musical instrument engages the arms, fingers and shoulders as you hold the instrument up to the lips and blow air through the...
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