It’s not nearly as hard as you think! Staying happy, healthy and toned — even shedding a few pounds — doesn’t always require sweating it out at a gym. Between 30 and 60 minutes of moderate activity most days of the week should do the trick. We’ll show you the fun and easy things that you already do at home that are helpful — and healthy!
Activity chart
Activity |
Duration |
Calories burned* |
Results |
Golf (with a cart) |
One hour |
263 |
Overall fitness, co-ordination, keeping limber |
Cleaning the car |
One hour |
218 |
Bending, stretching and strengthening muscle groups |
Mowing the lawn |
One hour |
323 |
Cardiovascular exercise, leg and glute strengthening |
Gardening
|
One hour |
338 |
Increased muscle strength, tone and agility |
Alpine skiing
|
One hour |
600 |
Increased muscle strength, tone and agility |
Slow walking
|
One hour |
248 |
Overall fitness, lower blood pressure, cardiovascular exercise |
Jogging |
One hour |
525 |
Overall fitness, lower blood pressure, cardiovascular exercise |
Light housework
|
One hour |
188 |
Improved cardiovascular system, increased muscle tone |
Yoga
|
One hour |
188 |
Reduced stress, lower blood pressure, keeping toned and limber |
Dance |
One hour |
338 |
Improved cardio, blood pressure and co-ordination |
*Based on a 165-pound adult