Things To Do Instead Of Working-Out

This is kind of a crazy topic, but we all seem to get bored with the whole exercise thing. I work-out five or six days a week and sometimes I feel like I need a change or a break. So, I have made a list of some activities and the calories expended during each that can help break-up the monotony and let you expend some energy elsewhere.

These statistics are based on a 150 pound person at a thirty minute interval.

Basketball (Shooting Baskets):       153 calories

Shooting Pool:                                    85 calories

Bike Riding (Moderate Intensity):   272 calories

Bowling:                                                102 calories

Frisbee:                                                 102 calories

Golf (No Cart Boys):                            153 calories

Racquetball:                                          238 calories

Sky Diving:                                            119 calories

Raking Leaves:                                    146 calories

Mowing Lawn (Push mower of course):    204 calories

Vacuuming:                                            119 calories

Ironing:                                                   78 calories

Chasing Kids (Vigorous Effort):          170 calories

Gardening:                                             136 calories

Skiing/Snowboarding:                          272 calories

Shopping (Ladies cut it out):               78 calories (Non-speed shopper)

Walking Dog:                                         119 calories

Sleeping (My favorite):                        30 calories

Eating at Texas Road House:             +700 calories (which is what I’m doing tonight)

August 25th, 2008

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by Matt — Personal Trainer

Mathue Johnson has been a certified personal trainer for nearly ten years, working closely with clients across the country to help them effectively reach their goals. He also vied for Jillian's heart in The Bachelorette season five.

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