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Calories burned with exercise and other physical activities

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	Packing - boxes (and unpacking) Packing and unpacking boxes engages both large and small muscle groups in the body as you lift, stretch, bend and squat to complete the task. The...
	Packing - suitcases (and unpacking) Packing and unpacking suitcases may require lifting clothes, sorting and organizing different items and carrying suitcases. These activities may...
	Paddleball - casual A casual game of paddleball is a fast-paced activity similar to racquetball and tennis, and is played by volleying a ball back and forth against a...
	Paddleball - competitive Paddleball can be a competitive sport and requires swift movements of the upper and lower body.� You can play against one other player or as a team...
	Paddleboating Paddle boating can be a mild aerobic exercise that engages the lower body in constant movement; most paddleboats are built for two people, and the...
	Paint outside of home Painting the exterior of a home is hard work! In addition to customizing your home's look, you'll be affecting your own. The physical activity...
	Paint, paper, remodel: inside Painting, putting up wallpaper, and other remodeling work inside your home can help you burn some extra calories!
	Painting - boat (and scraping) Painting a boat and scraping paint from various surfaces can engage a number of core muscle groups as you complete each task. You may be involved...
	Painting - fence Painting a fence requires focus, concentration and constant movement as you apply paint to each picket and brush it with different primers and...
	Painting - general General painting activities such as painting walls, glazing furniture, painting a fence or even scraping paint from a surface engage the upper body...
	Painting - house, inside Painting the inside of the house can engage a number of different muscle groups as you lift painting materials and equipment, climb ladders and...
	Painting - house, outside Painting the outside of the house may involve climbing ladders, lifting equipment, working with different types of materials and painting both...
	Painting - scraping paint Painting activities that involve scraping paint from a house, boat or other surface require concentrated movements of the arms, shoulders and upper...
	Painting the house Painting, putting up wallpaper, and other remodeling work inside your home can help you burn some extra calories!
	Paper Hanging - around home Hanging paper around the home can be a fun DIY project for the whole family, and may require standing for extended periods of time, climbing a...
	Paper Hanging - occupation Hanging paper as an occupation may require constant lifting, climbing and standing for extended periods of time. It also requires focus and...
	Passenger - in car or other vehicle Being a passenger in a car or other vehicle typically involves sitting for extended periods of time, and does not engage many muscle groups....
	Patient care: nursing Patient care and nursing activities involve implementing a care plan for an individual, ensuring that they receive medication and monitoring a...
	PC Work (typing) PC work that involves typing engages the forearms, fingers, shoulders, back and neck muscles as you push each key on the keyboard and navigate with...
	Personal Care (grooming) Personal care activities that involve grooming may include showering, brushing teeth, combing hair, applying makeup and tweezing eyebrows. These...
	Piano - playing Playing the piano engages small muscle groups in the upper body as you push down on each key to create notes and music. This activity is typically...
	Pick Work (manual labor) Pick work is manual labor that may require heavy lifting, carrying various types of equipment, and walking short distances at a moderate pace. You...
	Picking - from garden (e.g., flowers and fruits) Picking flowers and fruits from a garden may engage both upper and lower body muscles as you bend, squat, lift and carry the crops over various...
	Picking - up yard Picking items in the yard may involve walking for extended periods of time, lifting gardening tools and materials, as well as stooping and...
	Picking up litter Picking up litter helps the environment -- and your waistline!
	Pilates Pilates is a stretching, breathing and aerobics routine that engages both large and small muscle groups while improving strength and flexibility....
	Piloting Airplane Piloting an airplane involves sitting for extended periods of time and navigating a plane using different pieces of equipment. The process may...
	Ping Pong Ping pong is a variation of the classic tennis game, and involves hitting the a small hollow ball across the net using small paddles. Ping pong...
	Pistol Shooting Pistol shooting requires focus, concentration and upper body strength as you aim and fire the pistol to shoot the target. This activity is usually...
	Pitching - baseball or softball Pitching for a baseball or softball game primarily engages the upper body as you lift and throw the ball towards the batter. Getting the right...
	Pitching - horseshoes (game) Pitching for a game of horseshoes engages the upper and lower body as you grip, swing and coordinate the right stance to achieve the right pitching...
	Plant trees Planting trees requires physical labor -- what with all the digging! And physical labor, as we know, means burning calories!
	Planting - seedlings, shrubs and trees Planting seedlings, shrubs and trees may require you to stoop, squat, bend and lift various gardening materials and tools as you complete the task....
	Planting seedlings, shrubs All the hard labor that goes into digging and planting burns extra calories.

	Planting trees & flowers Planting trees and flowers requires digging, squatting, and moving around. You'll burn calories without even trying!
	Plastering Plastering a wall or other surface area can engage a number of core muscle groups including the arms, shoulders, back and abdominals. You may be...
	Platform Diving Platform diving requires a quick burst of energy as you climb up to the diving platform and jump off the edge in a seamless and smooth movement....
	Playing - board games Playing board games such as chess, checkers, Yahtzee and puzzles is a relatively low-calorie burning activity and requires very little energy....
	Playing - cards Playing cards may include games such as poker, blackjack, baccarat and euchre. These games are typically played in groups of two or more people,...
	Playing - catch, baseball or football Catching a baseball, football or other type of ball is a moderately easy activity used to stop a ball in flight. Balls are often caught as part of...
	Playing piano Playing the piano (and other musical instruments) burns extra calories, based on the movement and physicality involved.
	Playing the drums Playing the drums and other musical instruments burns lots of extra calories, because of all the physicality and movement involved.
	Playing with kids: moderate effort Ask any parent: Playing with children can take a lot out of you! That's because trying to keep up with kids requires lots of energy and movement....
	Playing with kids: vigorous effort Ask any parent: Playing vigorously with children can take a lot out of you! That's because trying to keep up with kids requires lots of energy and...
	Plumbing Doing plumbing work involves plenty of physicality. Whether you're a professional plumber or just an amateur working on the pipes under the sink,...
	Plumbing - around home, general Plumbing is one of many activities of daily living that involves installing, configuring or repairing pipes and plumbing fixtures. Depending on the...
	Plumbing - occupation, general Occupational plumbing is typically performed by licensed plumbers who work for hire. Unlike the simple plumbing repairs do-it-yourselfers can...
	Pole Vault Pole vaulting is a strenuous physical activity that dates back to the original Olympic games in Greece and is commonly practiced as a track and...
	Police Work - directing traffic With thousands of motorists making their way to work, home and various activities, it is important for the police to maintain order on the road by...
	Police Work - driving squad car One task for a police officer is driving a squad car. Driving a �black and white� (so-called for the squad car's cosmetic appearance) can range...
	Police Work - making arrest One unpleasant, but necessary aspect of police work involves making arrests of individuals who are suspected of breaking the law. While most...
	Police Work - riding in squad car Not all police work involves chasing criminals, making arrests or engaging in high speed pursuits. Much of it includes relatively sedentary...
	Polka Dancing Polka dancing is a vigorous, Central European dance form that is performed to music and encompasses aspects of walking, running and other aerobic...
	Polo Polo is a popular team sport in Europe and other parts of the Western world. Polo exercises involve riding and maneuvering a horse over a course,...
	Polo - on horseback Polo is a team sport played on horseback that requires agility, balance and athletic skill. Each team is made up of four players who attempt to...
	Polo - water polo Water polo is a rigorous sport, consisting of two teams with six players and one goalkeeper on each side. Players must be skilled swimmers, capable...
	Poultry Work Poultry work (also called poultry farming) involves raising chickens, turkeys, geese, ducks and other fowl for the purposes of providing food in...
	Praying - sitting or kneeling Praying (often done in either a sitting or kneeling position) is a fairly sedentary activity that is practiced by individuals all over the world....
	Pressing Clothes Pressing clothes (often called ironing) is a relatively sedentary activity that removes wrinkles from clothing. Dating back to 17th century China,...
	Printing Work Printing work is the process of producing or reproducing text for distribution in books, newspapers and other printed material. At one time,...
	Printing: operator, standing Operating a printing machine while standing requires coordinating various machines, lifting materials and supplies, and ensuring that the printing...
	Pull-ups - vigorous Pull-ups are a physically demanding exercise used to build strength in the back, arms and shoulder muscles. They can be performed as a standard,...
	Pumping Gas At one time, pumping gas into a car was a physical activity that involved turning a large crank while wrestling with a heavy hose. Thanks to modern...
	Punching Bag (boxing) Using a punching bag is an integral part of a boxing workout. Designed to improve muscular endurance, aerobic fitness and reaction time, boxers can...
	Push-ups - vigorous Integrating push-ups into your physical fitness program is one of the easiest ways to develop strength in your chest, shoulders, arms and...
	Pushing - baby stroller Baby strollers (also called carriages, perambulators or carrycots) are indispensable for transporting young children outside the home. Originally,...
	Pushing - wheelchair, running Pushing a wheelchair while running can enhance your fitness program, expend calories and develop social contacts with friends who are restricted to...
	Pushing - wheelchair, walking Pushing a wheelchair while walking employs one of the best aerobic activities available — walking. Coupled with the added resistance of the...