Winter Activities And How Many Calories You Burn
People tend to gain about five to seven pounds during the holiday season because of holiday parties with cookies and alcohol, dinners with second helpings and cold weather that makes you dread working out. But what a lot of people don't know is that winter can be one of the best times of the year to exercise. And with all the snow we've been getting, there are plenty of options... By Kelly Sullivan, Special to The Courant
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Snowshoeing: Burns about 500 calories an hour
Snowshoeing is a popular winter sport that combines running and cross-country skiing. What's great about this sport is that you can set your own intensity rate for a good aerobic exercise, making it possible to burn as many calories as you want based on your pace. You'll also tone your leg muscles and condition yourself for running, according to WebMD
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