What do you do when you know you may
consume extra calories at a special celebration? Whether it's a big party or
just an extra glass of wine, many of us throw in the towel and give up on our
healthy resolutions.
Want a better way? Plan ahead by burning
off some calories before you splurge. While it may be nearly impossible to burn
off all the calories you'll consume in an evening of extreme excess, it doesn't
hurt to burn off some calories and rev up your metabolism with an extra
workout.
You may even feel so good about yourself
and your fitness after you work out that you are able to exercise more
self-control later on.
Kick-start your resolve to stay healthy
with these 10 activities from HealthyWomen and celebrity personal trainer Joey
Thurman that will torch 200 calories in less than an hour
Biking. Jump on your bike and ride around
the neighborhood. "Biking for 30 minutes at 10 to 12 mph will burn 210
calories," Thurman says. "Great activity for when you want to bring
the family along for the workout."
Jumping rope. Feel like a kid again and
jump rope. "Jumping rope is a great way to get your heart pumping and a
great workout if you don't have a lot of time," Thurman says. You can burn
200 calories in 10 to 15 minutes.
Climbing stairs. Climb your way to killer
legs. You don't have to use a stair climber at the gym—you can climb stairs at
home, at a park or almost anywhere. Climbing stairs for 30 minutes burns about
200 calories.
Dancing. By yourself, with a partner or
with your kids, dancing is terrific exercise. Dancing for 40 minutes will burn
216 calories.
Bowling. Make your workout a perfect game.
"When coming up with date night ideas, don't forget about bowling,"
Thurman says. Your family will also love it. Hitting the lanes for an hour
burns about 200 calories.
Circuit training. Hit the weight circuit at
your gym and you can burn 200 calories in about 20 minutes. Not only that, but
you'll be defining your muscles and strengthening your bones. Go for those
Michelle Obama arms!
Jogging or walking. Lace up your shoes for
a brisk walk or jog. "If you are a morning person, jogging for 25 minutes
in the a.m. is a great way to start your day," Thurman says. "If you
like to hit the snooze button, running after your day is a fantastic way to
release your office tension." A 25-minute jog will burn 218 calories; if
you walk briskly, you'll need to walk about 45 minutes to burn 200 calories.
Swimming. "Taking a swim is a favorite
for many and a great low-impact activity," Thurman says. It's perfect if
you are just getting started exercising or have achy joints. A 30-minute swim
can burn 215 calories.
Playing tennis. Grab a racket, find a
partner and go have some fun. "You don't need to have skills like a Williams
sister or Andy Roddick to see results from this game," Thurman says. Hitting the courts for 25 minutes can burn
218 calories.
Basic training. Are you army strong? Maybe
not, but you can still give it a try with your favorite online boot camp, exercise
DVD or your own basic training routine. A 30-minute workout of pushups,
sit-ups, lunges, sprints and other basic exercises can burn about 200 calories.
Don't worry if none of these exercises suit
you. Even your daily activities, like gardening or cleaning house, can burn 200
calories in less than an hour if you approach them vigorously (shoveling snow
will get you there in half an hour!). So, whatever your chosen activity, get
moving and burn those excess calories!
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