Running and jogging are one of the most efficient calorie burners — high as 539 calories in 30 minutes, when you run at 8.6 miles per hour (7 min/mile).
1. RUNNING
According to Harvard University, there are slight variances in calorie burn when biking outdoors versus indoors.
2. CYCLING
According to Health Research Funding, plyometrics can help you burn 500 calories in one hour.
3. PLYOMETRICS
A stair step machine with general use burns about 225 calories per half hour.
4. CLIMBING STAIRS
Dancing is a sometimes surprising way to burn a good chunk of calories. Classes such as Zumba can burn upwards of 225 calories per half hour.
5. DANCING
If you have access to a lawn or garden, these are great ways to get some fresh air, mood-enhancing sunlight, and exercise. Mowing the lawn is one of the highest calorie burners, at 205 calories per half hour.
6. HOUSEWORK
Don’t have weights or equipment at home? No worries! Weightlifting, including using your own body weight, can burn about 112 calories per half hour.