The Fitness Magazine: 32 Fun Ways to Burn Calories

Thursday, July 20, 2017

32 Fun Ways to Burn Calories

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"With practice, over time you can learn to improve how well you bounce back from life's setbacks and grow from these experiences."— Jarrett W. Richardson, M.D.

Move Your Body

32 fun ways to burn calories

Exercise doesn't have to feel like a chore — there are a variety of fun things to do that are also calorie scorchers. The chart in this article shows the estimated number of calories you can burn in one hour doing a range of activities, such as hiking, bowling, jumping rope and ballroom dancing. Find out how your favorite activities measure up, and get excited to move!

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Overcome Obstacles
Understand your eating triggers
Do certain situations, moods or times of day prompt you to overeat? Prevent overeating and keep your diet on track by learning how to deal with common temptations and dangerous scenarios. Creating awareness about your food challenges is the first step in overcoming them. Now put down that doughnut and read on.

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Today's Fitness Tip
Eat breakfast for a workout boost
If you exercise in the morning, get up early enough to eat breakfast — ideally one hour before your workout. Most of the energy you got from dinner the previous night will already be used up, and your blood sugar may be low, which could cause you to feel sluggish during your workout. No time for breakfast? Have a small snack and then refuel after your workout.