Calories Burned in One Hour
If you are an exercise enthusiast or exercise to manage your weight, you probably wonder how many calories you burn. The following chart shows the estimated number of calories a 125-pound person burns while performing a variety of activities for one hour at a moderate intensity level.
| ACTIVITY | CALORIES BURNED |
| Aerobic Dancing | 380 |
| Backpacking | 410 |
| Badminton | 263 |
| Bicycling (outdoor) | 468 |
| Bicycling (stationary) | 410 |
| Bowling | 175 |
| Canoeing | 205 |
| Dancing | 263 |
| Gardening | 234 |
| Golfing (carrying clubs) | 263 |
| Hiking | 351 |
| Jogging 5 mph | 468 |
| Racquetball | 410 |
| Rope Jumping | 585 |
| Running | 790 |
| Skating (ice or roller) | 410 |
| Skiing (downhill) | 351 |
| Stair Climbing | 527 |
| Swimming | 351 |
| Tennis | 410 |
| Volleyball | 175 |
| Walking 2 mph | 146 |
| Walking 3.5 mph | 222 |
| X-C Skiing | 468 |
Home Gym
Getting exercise may be simpler than you think. Thirty minutes of moderate-intensity physical exercise per day could lower your risk of many health problems including heart disease and osteoporosis.
Everyday household activities - from washing windows to raking leaves - can help you burn the 150 calories a day recommended by many medical experts.
How To Burn 100 Calories
| ACTIVITY | TIME IN MINUTES |
| Clean/vacuum/mop floor | 25 - 35 |
| Wash dishes/iron clothes | 45 - 50 |
| Mow lawn (self-propelled mower) | 25 - 35 |
| Mow lawn (manual mower) | 12 - 15 |
| Rake leaves | 20 - 25 |
| Wash/wax car | 20 - 25 |
| Wash windows | 20 - 30 |
| Stack firewood | 15 - 20 |
| Shovel Snow | 10 - 15 |
| Walk briskly | 15 - 25 |
Source: Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Pretty Tough Tip
Household chores can double as your own home gym. Don’t think of these chores as work. Think of them as helping you get in better shape!
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