Reader Fitness Challenge 2013 - Week #3

Exercise is something that is necessary in healthy weight loss, but honestly not something I enjoy doing.  Here is an article I found about getting a workout done in 30 minutes. 
How many calories can you burn in 30 minutes?
Have you ever wondered how many calories can you burn in 30 minutes? You have read many times that you should exercise for at least 30 minutes per day but which is the most efficient exercise to burn more calories during your 30 minute session? Not all exercises are equal when it comes to weight loss. There are exercises and activities that burn more calories than others but they are more difficult to perform and require a lot of effort. The reason as to why they burn more calories is simple: they are more intense and this accelerates your heart beat rate and in turn the calorie burning process. So, if you want to exercise less but lose more have a look at the top burning exercises below. Have in mind that the figures are based on 30 minutes sessions for persons weighting about 155 lbs (or 70 kg).
Top 5 fat burning exercises for 30 minute sessions1. Running (5.5 min per mile) - 633.52. Cross country skiing – 580.53. Cycling (at speed greater than 20 mph - 5634. Running up the stairs – 5285. Speed skating on ice – 528
Running, the simplest form of exercise is the top fat burning exercise. When running for about 5.5 minutes / mile you can burn upto 633 calories in just 30 minutes. Cross country skiing, cycling, running up the stairs and ice skating follow with 500+ calories every 30 minutes. Do not forget that you need to burn 3500 calories to lose one pound so by performing any of the above exercises for 4 times per week (30 minute sessions) you can burn upto 2000 calories. Doing this consistently for a month (4 weeks) and help you lose 2 pounds!
Top 5 exercises to burn more than 400 calories in 30 minutes1. Stationary cycling, very vigorous – 4402. Rowing machine – 4223. Boxing - 4224. Handball - 4225. Jumping rope -422
Exercises usually performed in a gym are also among the most effective exercises for losing weight. Cycling, jumping rope and rowing machine can generate the best results and if you want to go outside the gym then a boxing match, a game of handball can do the trick. All of these activities will release from your body more than 400 calories in 30 minute sessions.
Top 10 Sports that burn the most calories1. Handball – 4222. Squash – 4223. Running (on a track) – 3534. Paddleball- 3525. Racquetball – 3526. Rugby – 3527. Soccer – competitive 3528. Water polo – 3529. Kick Boxing, karate -35210.Football – 316
If you do not want to exercise alone but you are in the mood of doing multiplayer sports then squash, racquetball, soccer, water polo and football are among the best choices. These sports can help you get rid between 300 – 420 calories for just 30 minutes. They are very intensive sports and one has to be in good condition before attempting to practice them. Always you need to consult your doctor before engaging into intense activities especially if you haven’t exercise for a long time.
Other activities that can help you burn more than 300 calories in 30 minutes1. Roller blading, in-line skating 4222. Canoeing – 4223. Rowing – 4224. Rock climbing ascending rock – 3875. Swimming (butterfly) – 3876. Swimming laps (freestyle) – 3527. Stair machine - 3168. Climbing hills – 3169. Ice skating – 31610. Cross country skiing – 316

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