Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Alternatives to Running

We can all agree that running is an excellent exercise for burning calories, but there are also many of us that either do not enjoy running, or are simply looking for ways to mix up our work-out routines.  Here are a few good alternatives that burn just as many, if not more, calories than running:


Rowing
Indoor rowing is a great total-body workout since it requires your arms, legs and your core.  According to Harvard University, a person can burn up to 12.5 calories per minute with vigorous rowing.




Jumping Rope
Jumping rope challenges many more muscle groups than running, and  also involves balance and coordination. If you were to jump at a moderate intensity of about 100-120 skips per minute, you would burn roughly 13 calories per minute.


Cross-Country Skiing
This exercise puts both your lower and upper body to work, and burns more calories than if you were to jog at the same pace. A solid session could burn up to 12 calories per minute, in fact. If you don’t have the option of outdoor skiing due to lack of snow, try the ski machine at your gym!






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Source: “10 Exercises That Burn More Calories Than Running” by Amanda MacMillan