In the summer, I like to exercise outside as much as possible – soak in enough sun (with sunscreen on, of course!) to make up for all those dreary winter months. I almost always wear my heart rate monitor to track the calories I burn. But this simple guide from the American Council on Exercise can help you get a general idea of how much you’re burning doing these 7 popular summer activities… so burn, baby, burn!
Walking at 4 MPH
- 120 pound person burns 4.5 calories/minute
- 180 pound person burns 6.8 calories/minute
Hiking
- 120 pound person burns 4.5 calories/minute
- 180 pound person burns 6.7 calories/minute
Biking at 10 MPH
- 120 pound person burns 5.5 calories/minute
- 180 pound person burns 8.2 calories/minute
Jogging – 10 minute miles
- 180 pound person burns 13.9 calories/minute
- 120 pound person burns 9.3 calories/minute
Jump Rope
- 120 pound person burns 9.5 calories/minute
- 180 pound person burns 14.3 calories/minute
Swimming at a moderate pace
- 120 pound person burns 7.8 calories/minute
- 180 pound person burns 11.6 calories/minute
Roller skating
- 120 pound person burns 5.9 calories/minute
- 180 pound person burns 8.8 calories/minute
Of course, not everyone weighs either 120 or 180 pounds, so for more specific numbers based on your weight and the activity you’re doing, check out this Physical Activity Calculator from Shape Up America!
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I know someone who’s been preparing for a big hike by walking with 20 pounds of bricks in a backpack everyday….no, not me, but pretty cool.
But I do lift the hubby on my back every once in a while when we’re being silly. (for like 2 seconds!)
I keep forgetting about roller skating! I used to go skating every week when I was a teen. It’s so much fun!
Thanks for the link to the calculator, too.
All good ways to exercise in the summertime! I wish I could ice skate myself, but roller blade with plenty of protective equipment will have to suffice
Hey, I’ve been getting three of these in, in preparation for a couple of upcoming triathlons this month. Great ways to stay fit AND have some fun. In fact, this reminds me I want to get out and do more hiking!
Cammy – I used to LOVE skating, too… until I learned that I am a KLUTZ and must stay off wheels when exercising!
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Yum Yucky – Bricks? Ouch!! Be careful with that hubby lifting.
Dr. J – I’ve always wanted to ice skate, too, but like I mentioned… I am such a klutz, it would probably not be a good idea!
Lance – you are a triathlon superstar!