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So we’ve officially dived head first into how to stay fit through the frosty and windy months of winter, but there’s a little something we haven’t told you yet. A lot of activities that truly make winter, well, winter, also come packing a pretty serious calorie burning punch. It’s not all running, lifting weights and riding that dreaded exercise bike over the chilly months. There are a lot of other ways to get exercise that are actually a great deal of fun. And you can burn those extra holiday calories without putting on the workout gear or going to a gym.
That’s exactly right, some of the most beloved and fun winter activities are actually amazing ways to keep fit without becoming bored or longing for the sun to let you back outside. Check out how many calories some of the most fun activities actually burn per hour … yes, per hour. The first number is for a 120 pound woman, and the second for a woman weighing 150 pounds, for comparison sake:
- Skiing - 273 and 340
- Snowboarding - 273 and 340
- Snowshoeing - 382 and 476
- Cross-Country Skiing - 436 and 476
- Ice Skating - 327 and 408
- Ice Hockey - 436 and 544
- Winter Hiking - 327 and 408
- Shoveling Snow - 273 and 340
- Sledding - 327 and 408
See! Even shoveling snow, which is admittedly not the most FUN activity you can partake in during the chilly winter months, burns a TON of calories per hour! So, if you’re looking for a way to burn some serious holiday calories and help fight off heart disease, cancer and a whole slew of other terrible things this winter, buy a lift ticket along with your gym membership or some snowshoes along with your new running sneakers. Get up, get moving and start loving the life you live!
Got any other amazing methods to keep those holiday pounds from creeping up on you? We’d love to hear your tips for staying fit as a fiddle while the mercury drops! Sound off!
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