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Diet
and exercise to lose weight |
Did you know you need to burn off 3,500 calories more than you take in to lose just one pound?
If
you're looking to lose weight this chart will give you an idea of how much
energy you can burn through different exercises and weight loss plan.
| Type of exercise |
Calories Burn p/ hour |
| Bicycling 6 mph |
240 |
| Jogging 5.5 mph |
740 |
| Jogging 7 mph |
920 |
| Jumping Rope |
750 |
| Sprinting in place |
650 |
| Sprinting 10 mph |
1280 |
| Skiing (cross-country) |
700 |
| Swimming 25yds/min |
275 |
| Swimming 50yds/min |
500 |
| Tennis (singles) |
400 |
| Walking 2 mph(normal) |
240 |
| Walking 4 mph(Power) |
440 |
| Areas of fitness for each sport |
Every sport or activity demands use of fitness in a specific area way.
As fitness contains Strength, Endurance, Flexibility and Speed certain sports
develop higher levels than others.
| Activity |
Strength |
Flexibility |
Endurance |
| Basketball |
Medium |
Medium |
High |
| Dancing |
Medium |
High |
Medium |
| Gardening |
Medium |
Medium |
Medium |
| Golf |
Medium |
Medium |
Medium |
| Housework |
High |
Medium |
High |
| Running |
High |
Medium |
High |
| Soccer |
Medium |
Medium |
High |
| Squash |
High |
High |
High |
| Swimming |
High |
Medium |
High |
| Tennis |
High |
High |
High |
| Walking |
Low |
Low |
Medium |
| Weightlifting |
High |
Medium |
Low |
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