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Live longer with everyday activities
 By having vigorous
activities throughout the day, you get to burn a significant amount of calories without
even going to the gym.
Every time you do one of the following activities, add up the
calories burnt. If you burn over 200 calories a day with this type of incidental exercise,
you'll live longer and reduce your risk of diseases.
Remember: only count the activities
you are really doing vigorously !
Activity |
Calories
burnt in
5 minutes (typically*) |
| Woman |
Man |
| Walking fast |
20 |
30 |
| Washing a car |
20 |
30 |
| Having passionate sex |
20 |
30 |
| Doing yard work |
20 |
30 |
| Painting |
20 |
30 |
| Mowing the lawn |
25 |
35 |
| Biking to work |
30 |
40 |
| Walking up stairs |
35 |
45 |
| Running up stairs |
75 |
100 |
*: Calories estimated for a 132-pound
woman and a 176-pound man. Adjust proportionally to your weight if needed.
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