Q: Dear Everything Fit, which exercises burn the most calories.-- from Janice, Toronto
A: We've compiled a list of the top 10 exercises that burn the most calories. Each exercise is based on a 30 minute workout. We've included two sets of numbers - The first is for a 130 pd. person and the second is for a 150 pd person.
1. Running (9mph) - 460 cals for a 130 pd. person / 520 cals for a 150 pd. person
2. Step Aerobics - 390 cals for a 130 pd. person / 450 cals for a 150 pd. person
3. Racquetball - 340 cals for a 130 pd. person / 400 cals for a 150 pd. person
4. Rope Jumping - 310 cals for a 130 pd. person / 350 cals for a 150 pd. Person
5. Bicycling (vigorous) - 310 cals for a 130 pd. person / 350 cals for a 150 pd. person
6. Running (6mph) - 310 cals for a 130 pd. person / 350 cals for a 150 pd. person
7. Cross Country Skiing - 310 cals for a 130 pd. person / 350 cals for a 150 pd. person
8. Elliptical trainer - 240 cals for a 130 pd. person / 300 cals for a 150 pd. person
9. Circuit training - 230 cals for a 130 pd. person / 290 cals for a 150 pd. person
10. Jogging - 210 cals for a 130 pd. person / 250 cals for a 150 pd. person
Please note that these numbers are not absolute. So many factors come in to play when working out, but regardless of your intensity, body composition, etc. these are the top exercises to add to your workout if you want to burn some major calories!
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