Ice skating is a great winter activity that you can do indoors. It strengthens your lower body as you glide through the ice and your core as you try to remain upright and balanced. Plus, it's a great way to get out of the house and try something different. Discover more exercises that require you to tie on a pair of ice skates. How many calories you burn ice skating depends on your speed, weight and gender. You can see how many calories you burn ice skating using the calculator below.