10 Simple Ways to Burn 100 Calories
Article posted in: Fitness
We all know we should be making time for exercise—it’s essential for the maintenance of a healthy body, and an important part of any successful weight loss journey. But for those days when there just don’t seem to be enough hours, it’s nice to know that there are lots of ways to sneak in a quick calorie-burn session… and many of them don’t feel like working out at all.
Here are 10 of our favorites. Please note that the activity times listed below are based on a 40-year-old woman who is 5’5” and 160 pounds. Calculate your exact times with this calorie calculator!
- Wash the car. Just 30 minutes with the bucket, sponge and hose will burn 100 calories AND get you outside.
- Retail therapy. Spend 35 minutes walking and window shopping—less if you’re trying on a bunch of stuff!
- Go play. Whether you’re throwing a Frisbee or playing tag, 25 minutes outside with the kids is good for you.
- Sweat it out. Spend a steamy 15 minutes or so in the sauna, and you’ll literally melt the calories right off.
- Walk the dog. Nobody loves to help you exercise more than your dog. 25 minutes will make you both happy!
- Do the dishes. Sure, you can do a LOT of dishes in 40 minutes. But burning extra calories is an excellent reason to volunteer for dish duty after your next dinner party!
- Gardening. Attention green thumbs: just 20 minutes of weed-pulling will get to the 100-calorie mark.
- Dance. Put on your favorite jam and shake your stuff for 15 minutes—it’s fun, and nobody’s watching!
- Take the stairs. Next time, hold the elevator! About 15 minutes of stair climbing will burn 100 calories.
- Get more giggles. According to a study at Vanderbilt University, the average adult burns 1.3 calories per minute with hearty laughter. Of course, you’d have to laugh for 15 minutes straight to burn off just two little Hershey’s kisses—but if a few belly laughs can make your belly even a tiny bit smaller, why not?
As you explore new ways to stay active and burn calories, the Jenny Craig program can complement your efforts with personalized meal plans and expert support to help you achieve your weight loss goals—sign up today to get started!
