As autumn ushers in cooler temps, our thoughts turn from hot, sunny
afternoons at the beach to crisp, humid-free days spent baking pies,
raking leaves and watching football. But that doesn’t mean our fitness
has to take a backseat to the flurry of fall activities. Believe it or
not, you can still reap some calorie-burning rewards this season—you
just need to know how.
*All calorie counts based on a 140-pound person
Apple Picking
Nabbing some fresh McIntosh and Granny Smiths burns
191 calories an hour. Plus, you know what they say about the health
benefits of these juicy fruits and keeping the doctor away!
Touch Football
Instead of sitting on the couch rooting for your
favorite team, how about heading outdoors and playing a friendly game of
Two-Hand Touch? You can blast a whopping 509 calories in just one hour.
Makes spending the rest of the day in front of the TV feel a lot less
like a guilty pleasure.
Raking Leaves
Admittedly, this is not our favorite chore, but
knowing that it can knock out 274 calories an hour makes it more
gratifying. Run and jump in the piles of leaves when you’re done, and
you’ll burn even more calories.
Horseback Riding
Looking to add some giddy-up to your fitness
routine? Saddling up and trotting around on one of our favorite animals
for an hour can burn 255 calories—not to mention that it will work out
muscles you probably didn’t even know you had.
Carrying and Stacking Wood
Just think of the workout potential here. Loading
your garage or cellar with a supply of firewood torches 318 calories an
hour. Your arms and shoulders will thank you in the morning.
From: Youbeauty.com/ Posted by Mags
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