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Get Moving! Easy Ways to Get Exercise Without Feeling Like You're Exercising...

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends at least 30 minutes a day of moderate activity.  This doesn’t mean you have to join a gym or sign up for aerobic classes.  It’s easier than you think to get up and move.  Little changes can make a difference.

Household chores may not seem so dreadful when you realize you are not only getting a clean, organized house but also burning calories at the same time…

Here's what an averagte 150 lb. person will burn in 30 minutes of moderate activity:

Vacuuming
84 calories
Washing Car
153 calories
Washing Dishes
76 calories
Scrubbing Floors
189 calories
Washing Windows
153 calories
Mowing Lawn
162 calories
Raking
171 calories
Laundry/Folding Clothes
72 calories
Gardening
162 calories

If you are looking for more intensity, by all means...GO FOR IT!

1 hour jogging
540 calories
1 hour aerobic dance
460 calories
1 hour brisk walking
310 calories
1 hour weight training
230 calories

To see how many calories you burn in one hour of activity, see our Calorie Burning Calculator.

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