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20 Ways to Torch 200 Calories

  • Playtime!

    Video games like Nintendo Wii let you exercise more than your thumbs. It gets you up off the couch and sweating!
    50 minutes = 200 calories burned

  • Hop to It

    Grab a jump rope and make like a kid! Wear good cushioned shoes and use a steady hard surface.
    10-15 minutes = 200 calories burned

  • Tee Off

    Hit the links at your local golf course. Walking and pulling (or carrying) your own clubs is great exercise!
    50 minutes = 210 calories burned

  • Lather Up

    Wash your car by hand. Get out the vacuum, hose, bucket, and sponge for a detailed cleaning.
    40 minutes = 216 calories burned

  • Fitness Buddy

    Take the dog for a walk, and try to maintain a brisk (about 4 mph) pace. Fido needs exercise, too!
    25 minutes = 190 calories burned

  • Get Served

    Call up a friend for a friendly game of racquetball or tennis. This is a good opportunity to catch up while you get fit! You don’t have to be a pro to have fun!
    25 minutes = 218 calories burned

  • Redesign

    Get off the couch and move it for a whole new look. All that lifting, tugging, pushing, and pulling adds up.
    25 minutes = 210 calories burned

  • Keep Climbing

    Head for the Stairmaster at the gym, stadium steps at a local school, or staircase at your office to burn mega calories. Try to accumulate several minutes over the course of a day.
    30 minutes = 216 calories burned

  • Strike Out

    This is a great opportunity to do something active and fun as a family instead of camping in front of the television.
    60 minutes = 200 calories burned

  • Spin Cycle

    Do your best Lance Armstrong imitation. Get your bike out for a few trips around the block or head to your local bike trail. A 10-12 mph pace is moderate for most people, but you'll burn more calories going uphill and/or faster.
    30 minutes = 210 calories

  • Add Color

    Add a fresh coat of paint to your favorite room to burn calories while you cross off your to-do list!
    40 minutes = 208 calories burned

  • Lawn Care

    Mow the lawn the old-fashioned way. Get out your push mower and trim the edges when you're done.
    40 minutes = 215 calories burned

  • Take the Plunge

    You don't have to be Michael Phelps or Dara Torres to benefit from swimming. Alternate your strokes and you can even jog, lane walk, or tread water, too!
    30 minutes = 215 calories burned

  • Get Organized

    Clean out the garage. You've put it off for too long, and you know it needs it--so why not use it as an excuse to burn some calories!
    25 minutes = 210 calories burned

  • Basic Training

    Create your own boot camp with exercise stations such as jumping rope, pushups, jumping jacks, crunches, squat thrusts, and jogging in place. Spend 2 minutes at each station and repeat 3 times.
    30 minutes = 200 calories burned

  • Garden

    Beautify your yard. Weed the flower beds. Spread some mulch. Trim the hedges. Plant some flowers. Work in the yard for 45 minutes and love the improvements. No yard? Help an elderly person in a neighborhood; it will be good for you both!
    55 minutes = 205 calories burned

  • Get Groovy

    Turn on your favorite tunes and make your living room a dance hall. If you have a partner, great! If not, it just gives you more room to get down!
    40 minutes = 216 calories burned

  • Shoot & Score

    Friendly gatherings don’t always have to be around the table! Call some friends for a quick game of half or full court basketball.
    20 minutes = 192 calories burned

  • Tread Lightly

    Hop on the treadmill (or head outdoors) for a quick jog at about a 5 mph pace.
    20 minutes = 192 calories burned

  • Tidy Up

    This one job seems to never end, but break out the broom, vacuum cleaner, and cleaning products. Make it a goal to keep moving and finish as quickly as possible to ensure your heart rate gets up!
    40 minutes = 216 calories burned
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20 Ways to Burn 200 Calories

Do visions of schlepping away on the treadmill or giving up your social life for the gym come to mind when you think about burning calories? Think again!

These fun workouts and activities will help you burn approximately 200 calories* each. Take your pick, whether you need ideas to get started on your fitness program or get the scale moving in the right direction again.

*Calorie estimates for a 160-pound female come from SparkPeople's fitness tracker. Men--and women who weigh more--will burn more calories.
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Playtime!

Video games like Nintendo Wii let you exercise more than your thumbs. It gets you up off the couch and sweating!
50 minutes = 200 calories burned