There are so many things that you can do to exercise and burn calories. It can be very frustrating to try and find something that you like, and also works for your body. Let’s compare a bunch of things to give you an idea about the physical activities that burn the most calories.
Some of these activities are really common, but maybe you have just never gotten around to actually giving it a serious try. There are so many things that you can do to get fit, you’re bound to find something that you like if you try.
Start by picking a couple of these that you find interesting and try them out. Don’t do the same thing over and over again. That will cause your gains to plateau. The good thing is that there are so many physical activities, you can even do more than one in a day.
Hiking vs Rock Climbing
Both of these are great options. Hiking burns around 400 calories per hour depending on the difficulty of the trail and how fast you are moving.
Rock climbing burns anywhere from 500 to 700 calories per hour. A lot of that depends on how much you weigh, because you are constantly pulling yourself up. Another benefit of rock climbing is that you can do it indoors as well as outdoors.
Even though rock climbing barely won this battle, both of these are perfect physical activities to try if you like the outdoors. Even if you prefer to stay inside, rock walls are becoming a popular gym commodity.
Washing A Car vs Working In The Yard
Yes, even basic household chores can be used as exercise. When you’re taking a break from the gym one day do some active resting by cleaning up around your house.
Washing a car will set you back around 200 calories in an hour. Plus you will have a clean car for free. That’s not a bad deal if you ask me.
Pushing a mower around your yard wins out on this one because you can easily burn up to 300 calories in an hour.
If you are going to only pick one, then mowing your yard may be the better choice. But who says you can’t do both in a day? That means more calories burned and a spiffy looking house.
Running vs Swimming
Both of these activities are very common, but have you ever thought about which one burns the most calories?
Swimming has numerous benefits. It provides full body exercise. It also is great for strengthening your joints instead of pounding them. The 550 calories you will burn in an hour isn’t too shabby, but you can do better.
Running at a moderate 7 mile per hour pace will steal about 700 calories from you in an hour. If you are trying to burn calories it’s an effective choice. Another benefit is that you can literally run anywhere at anytime.
It may be a good idea to find a pool every once in a while to save your knees though.
American Football vs Soccer (football)
American football is a really fun sport to play with your friends in the park, or at a barbecue. It involves lots of quick sprints with frequent stops in between.
If you are playing at a high intensity level that might be great anaerobic way to burn fat. You can also burn around 500 calories in an hour depending on how serious the game is.
Football, or soccer for everyone in the United States, involves constant running around. That will win out if your goal is to burn the most calories. Playing soccer you can burn 600 or more calories in an hour.
Weight Lifting vs Cycling
Weight lifting can be done in a bunch of different ways. Some burn more calories than others. If you are doing heavy lifting with long breaks in between, you are probably not burning as many calories. You will, however, be burning more fat than anything else.
Lifting with moderate weight and little break time in between each set can burn 500 calories or more. Another benefit is the muscle that you will build, which will have a positive effect on your metabolism.
Cycling wins this comparison because were talking about burning calories here. If you are a serious cyclist you can burn 700 calories or more in an hour. Biking is also great for strengthening your knee joints.
If your only going at a leisurely biking pace you will only burn about 300 calories. It really all depends on your speed, intensity, and rest time.
Walking vs Yoga
Walking is a easy exercise that you can do for long periods of time, especially if you are just starting to be more active.
You can burn around 250 calories in an hour doing this activity.
Yoga burns slightly over 300 calories and provides other benefits like balance, core strength, and flexibility. This one is a no brainer if you ask me.
Roller Blading vs Beach Volleyball
This comparison is probably the closest one so far. Both activities can burn around 500 calories in an hour.
Beach volleyball wins out in this comparison because it is a much more dynamic sport. Playing an intense game of beach volleyball with test your hand-eye coordination.
Also, moving around in the sand will strengthen the small muscles in your feet, ankles, and hips that you normally don’t pay attention to.
There are so many things that you can do to burn calories. Take the time to find a few things that you like so you don’t get stuck doing the same activities over and over. I hope this article helps you get an idea of what you can do to burn the most calories.
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