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	Walk: 2 mph (30 min/mi) Walking is a leisure activity that helps burn calories, too! Brisk walking is a great way to stay physically active. Walking at 2mph means, of...
	Walk: 2.5 mph (24min/mi) This activity refers specifically to walking a 24-minute mile. Walking is a leisure activity that helps burn calories, too! Brisk walking is a...
	Walk: 3 mph (20 min/mi) This activity refers specifically to walking a 20-minute mile. Walking is a leisure activity that helps burn calories, too! Brisk walking is a...
	Walk: 3.5 mph (17 min/mi) This activity refers specifically to walking a 17-minute mile. Walking is a leisure activity that helps burn calories, too! Brisk walking is a...
	Walk: 4 mph (15 min/mi) This activity refers specifically to walking a 15-minute mile. Walking is a leisure activity that helps burn calories, too! Brisk walking is a...
	Walk: 4.5 mph (13 min/mi) This activity refers specifically to walking a 13-minute mile. Walking is a leisure activity that helps burn calories, too! Brisk walking is a...
	Walk: 5 mph (12 min/mi) This activity refers specifically to walking a 12-minute mile. Walking is a leisure activity that helps burn calories, too! Brisk walking is a...
	Walking - 2 mph According to the American College of Sports Medicine, moderate walking (even as slow as 2 mph) can offer individuals significant health benefits if...
	Walking - 2.5 mph For the average person, walking at 2.5 mph is a relatively slow walking pace. However, if you include slow walking in your daily fitness ritual by...
	Walking - 3 mph Walking at almost any speed and duration will lead to positive health and fitness results. Walking at a 3 mph pace is a great way to build aerobic...
	Walking - 3.5 mph Once you've begun to improve your aerobic fitness level, try increasing your walking pace to 3.5 mph. This pace represents a moderate challenge for...
	Walking - 4 mph For most healthy individuals, walking at a 4-mph pace is a good way to maintain aerobic endurance, build muscle strength in the lower extremities...
	Walking - 4.5 mph Once you've had an opportunity to incorporate walking at a 4-mph pace, try bumping up the pace a bit. By increasing your walking speed to 4.5 mph,...
	Walking - 5 mph For many individuals, walking at a 5-mph pace can be very challenging. The good news is that the faster you walk, the less time you'll need to...
	Walking - down stairs Just about everyone has heard about the positive benefits of taking the stairs up instead of riding the elevator. However, you'll also benefit from...
	Walking - downhill at 2.5 mph If you've ever woke up sore the morning after a rigorous hike, you know that walking downhill at a moderate pace can oftentimes be more challenging...
	Walking - for exercise (3.5 mph) Walking is a form of exercise that almost anyone can enjoy. Beyond a good pair of athletic shoes, walking requires no special equipment and can be...
	Walking - for pleasure For people who don't like to exercise, walking can be an effective way to combine physical activity with recreation. Whether you choose to walk as...
	Walking - for social reasons (to neighbor) If you're the type of person who doesn't like to exercise (especially by yourself), try getting a few of your neighbors together for a daily walk....
	Walking - in church One of the benefits of a walking program is that it can be followed almost anywhere — even in church! By adding a short walk to your place of...
	Walking - in home Even if you can't seem to make it to the gym or go outside for a walk, you can add a moderate amount of physical activity to your day by walking...
	Walking - in home, light activities (e.g., locking up) Almost any household activity besides lying on the couch will provide you with modest health and fitness benefits. One way to add more activity to...
	Walking - inside at work 3 mph (moderate) One of the best ways to counteract the unwanted effects of sitting behind a desk all day is to integrate walking at a moderate 3-mph pace into your...
	Walking - inside at work 3.5 mph (fast) If you typically labor for hours behind a desk, one of the best ways to break up the day and introduce moderate amounts of activity into your day...
	Walking - inside at work gathering things Walking inside at work can be a great way to integrate physical exercise into your day. For instance, if you work in a large office building or...
	Walking - inside at work under 2 mph (very slow) If you spend hours at a time trapped behind a desk, one of the best ways to counter a sedentary lifestyle and keep your joints lubricated is to get...
	Walking - on grass For many individuals who suffer from lower back, knee or ankle problems, walking on soft surfaces such as sand or grass can absorb the harmful...
	Walking - pushing wheelchair Almost any activity you add to your daily walk will result in more energy expended. For instance, pushing a friend in a wheelchair can result in...
	Walking - race walking Racewalking is a popular long-distance athletic event that is practiced at the recreational, collegiate and international levels. Introduced at the...
	Walking - to and from outhouse (to is faster) If you've ever spent time in the great outdoors, you know that one of the inevitable requirements of alfresco living is visiting an outhouse....
	Walking - to work or class If you're short on time and can't seem to find a way to squeeze a walk into your daily fitness routine, how about walking to work or school? By...
	Walking - under 2 mph (very slow, strolling) Walking is a fun and easy fitness activity that can be done by every member of the family, just about anywhere you go. While many people engage in...
	Walking - up stairs One of the easiest and most effective ways to increase the intensity of your walking program is to add stair climbing to your fitness routine. Two...
	Walking - uphill at 3.5 mph Once you've had a chance to add uphill walking to your daily fitness program, start to increase the incline. Begin by taking routes that add...
	Walking - with crutches If you've ever needed crutches to get around, you know how difficult it can be physically limited. By using crutches and eliminating the use of one...
	Walking - with dog For many people who can't seem to get started in a regular fitness program, taking the family dog out for a walk can be a great way to get exercise...
	Walking (briskly) Walking is a leisure activity that helps burn calories, too! Brisk walking is a great way to stay physically active. Some walkers choose to use...
	Walking, pushing a stroller Walking while pushing a stroller is a great, relaxing way to burn some extra calories.
	Walking, with the dog Walking with your dog, puppy, or other pet is a great and relaxing way to burn some extra calories -- and bond with your best friend!
	Wallyball Wallyball is a fun and entertaining sport that was invented in 1979. It incorporates the thrills of racquetball and volleyball by using all of the...
	Waltz (dancing) The waltz is a popular ballroom dance step that originated in Vienna, Austria, during the 1780s. Similar to other ballroom dance steps, the waltz...

	Washing - hands In order to maintain proper hygiene and to stop the spread of disease, washing your hands has become an important part of daily living. While most...
	Washing - taking bath Oftentimes activities of daily living can improve fitness, muscular strength or flexibility. Taking a bath can have a number of benefits, such as...
	Washing - taking shower Similar to bathing in a tub, showering using warm water is not only an effective way to cleanse our bodies, but it can also have a number of...
	Washing the car Giving your car the wash it needs, much like general housecleaning , burns calories in addition to getting necessary work done!
	Washing the dishes Washing the dishes isn't the best workout in the world, but it certainly contributes to your daily calorie burn! If your dish washing isn't...
	Washing windows Washing windows isn't the most glamourous cleaning activity one can do, but it's does serve as a decent workout!
	Watch Repair Watch repair is a somewhat tedious and sedentary activity that requires a steady hand, superior muscle control and an eye for detail. Often done...
	Watching - sports event, sitting at event Next to sleeping, sitting for hours as a spectator at a sporting event is one of the most sedentary activities of daily living. As a form of...
	Watching - TV or movie Sitting for hours while watching television or a movie is one of the most sedentary activities people can do, with the exception of sleeping. While...
	Water Aerobics Water aerobics is a wonderful way for individuals of all age groups to improve their physical fitness while reducing stress on their joints....
	Water Calisthenics Water calisthenics is similar to water aerobics in that both programs use the resistance of water in place of the resistance of weights or the...
	Water Jogging For many people who enjoy jogging outdoors but suffer from lower back or joint problems, water jogging is the answer. The natural buoyancy...
	Water Polo Water polo is a team based water sport that is patterened after the traditional horseback polo game. Water polo requires stamina, endurance and...
	Water Skiing Water skiing is an exciting outdoor water sport that involves a towboat pulling a skier, who skims along the surface of a lake, river or other body...
	Water Volleyball Water volleyball is an entertaining sport than can be enjoyed by all age groups and every member of your family. Played in the shallow end of a...
	Watering Lawn or Garden For individuals who take pride in the appearance of their lawn or garden, watering is almost a daily responsibility. Considered an activity of...
	Watering plants, by hand Water plants is a low-maintenance, low-impact way to burn a few extra calories while keeping your flowers and garden thriving!
	Waxing Car or Boat Waxing a car or boat by hand can be a physically demanding activity that requires moderate endurance and physical strength. Over the course of...
	Weaving Material (tailoring) Weaving material in the profession of tailoring is a moderately sedentary activity that requires hours sitting and performing light work. Although...
	Weeding Garden One of the inevitable parts of maintaining a garden is eliminating unwanted weeds. Although weeding is considered a moderately sedentary activity,...
	Weight lifting Weight lifting can be undertaken to improve athletic ability, increase endurance and build stamina. Weight lifting exercises can challenge several...
	Weight Lifting - free weights or machine, moderate Weight lifting is part of a well-balanced physical fitness program. By lifting moderate weights (either using free weights or machines) several...
	Weight Lifting - free weights or machine, vigorous Integrating vigorous weight lifting into your physical fitness program has a number of benefits. First, it will increase your resting metabolic...
	Weight lifting: light (free weights, nautilus, universal) Weight lifting activities that involve light free weights, a nautilus machine or universal weight lifting machine can challenge several key muscle...
	Weight lifting: vigorous (free weights, nautilus, universal) Weight lifting activities at a vigorous level may involve heavy free weights, a nautilus weight lifting machine or universal weights and machines....
	Welding Welding activities are an essential part of the manufacturing and industrial work process, and require the use of heavy equipment to coordinate...
	Wheelbarrow Chores The wheelbarrow is a time- and energy-saving device that has been around for over 5,000 years when it was developed in China. Even though it can...
	Whirlpool - sitting One of the most sedentary yet therapeutic activities of daily living is sitting in a whirlpool tub filled with warm water. The palliative effects...
	Whitewater Canoeing, Kayaking or Rafting Whitewater canoeing or kayaking is an exciting and physically demanding sport that requires upper body strength, superior range of motion and...
	Whitewater rafting Whitewater rafting is a popular recreational watersport that involves navigating a boat or raft across various bodies of water. Whitewater rafting...
	Windsurfing Windsurfing is an exciting outdoor sport that combines the elements of sailing with surfing. Typically done on a sailboard, windsurfing demands...
	Wiring and plumbing Household work like wiring and plumbing really burns calories.
	Woodwind - playing No orchestra would be complete without the soft and mellifluous sound of the woodwind section. Woodwind musicians play a variety of instruments...
	Working out at the gym Although this activity is obviously a rough estimate, working out at the gym certainly burns plenty of calories in aggregate.
	Worms - digging worms One popular yet widely unknown form of farming is worm farming. Worms are used in a number of different industries and can be farmed in marine,...
	Wrapping Presents One of the most enjoyable parts of the holiday season is wrapping presents. Considered a very sedentary activity that is typically done in a...
	Wrestling (5 min matches) Wrestling is a physically demanding sport that was popular as far back as 1500 BC. Wrestlers require enormous upper and lower body strength as they...
	Writing - reclining Writing in a reclining position is a sedentary but important activity of daily living that is practiced all over the world by nearly every age...
	Writing - sitting Writing in a sitting position is a sedentary activity that consumes slightly more energy than writing in a reclining position. Depending on where...
	Writing - standing Writing while standing is commonly practiced in the workplace and is responsible for expending slightly more energy than writing in a sitting or...