Activities and Exercises to Burn Calories
We are all aware that we need balance what we eat with how physically active we are. But have you ever wondered just how much exercise you’d need to take to burn off a Mars bar, or a slice of pizza?
Well here are some examples of activities and exercises to burn calories consumed by eating some of your favourite foods:
| Food | kcals | Activity / Exercise | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange | 59 | Canoeing | 35mins | 37mins |
| Apple, Granny Smith | 62 | Free Weights | 13mins | 15mins |
| Pear | 65 | Mowing the Lawn | 10mins | 11mins |
| Strawberry Yoghurt, Muller Light | 108 | Jogging Slowly | 15mins | 18mins |
| Banana | 112 | Windsurfing | 30mins | 35mins |
| Cherry Yoghurt, Ski | 118 | Dumbbell Exercises | 25mins | 28mins |
| Hot Cross Bun, Classic, M&S | 159 | Skipping | 15mins | 20mins |
| Hula Hoops Original, KP | 175 | Toning Exercises | 45mins | 50mins |
| Cheese & Onion Crisps, Walkers | 184 | Frisbee | 30mins | 35mins |
| Mars Bar (Standard Size) | 280 | Aqua Aerobics | 45mins | 50mins |
| Jam Doughnut, Benjys | 288 | Golf | 1hr | 1hr 10mins |
| Chocolate Chip Muffin, Morrisons | 476 | Mountain Climbing | 48mins | 58mins |
| Food | kcals | Activity/ Exercise | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato Soup Heinz (400g Can) | 228 | Basketball | 45mins | 50mins |
| Tuna Wrap, Subway | 310 | Body Pump | 1 hr | 1 hr 10mins |
| Chicken Caesar Salad EAT | 374 | Skating | 50mins | 1hr |
| Pot Noodle, Chicken & Mushroom | 384 | Tennis | 1hr | 1hr 10mins |
| Bacon Sandwich (White Bread) | 430 | Football (not Goalie) | 48mins | 58mins |
| Ham & Cheese Toastie, Coffee Republic | 436 | Netball | 1hr 20mins | 1hr 30mins |
| BLT Sandwich Starbucks | 437 | Tae Bo | 40mins | 50mins |
| Mozzarella, Tomato & Pesto Panni, Costa | 487 | Hill Walking | 1hr 10mins | 1hr 20mins |
| Egg Mayo Sandwich, Pret A Manger | 508 | Horse Riding at Gallop | 55mins | 1hr 5mins |
| Quarter Pounder with Cheese McDonalds | 515 | Cross Trainer | 1hr 10mins | 1hr 25mins |
| All Day Breakfast, Wimpy | 715 | Walking 4mph (1mile 15mins) | 2hrs | 2hrs 25mins |
| Food | kcals | Activity / Exercise | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pepperoni Pizza, Dominos (1 Slice) | 198 | Swimming Recreational | 40mins | 45mins |
| Margarita Pizza, Pizza Hut (1 Slice) | 238 | Boxing | 25mins | 30mins |
| Chips, Chip Shop (Small Portion) | 240 | Ballroom Dancing | 50mins | 1 hr |
| Baked Beans, Heinz (400g Can) | 346 | Kick Boxing | 45mins | 55mins |
| Spaghetti Bolognese, M&S | 380 | Step aerobics, low imp. | 50mins | 1hr |
| Steak & Kidney Pie, Birds Eye | 447 | Badminton | 1hr 15mins | 1hr 30mins |
| Italian Lasagne, Tesco 400g | 560 | Spinning | 35mins | 45mins |
| Roast Beef Dinner JDW | 816 | Cycling 15mph | 1hr 20mins | 1hr 40mins |
| Chicken Tikka Masala, JDW | 1257 | Running (8mph) | 1hr 20mins | 1hr 40mins |
| Food | kcals | Activity / Exercise | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Juice with Bits (200ml) | 90 | Ping Pong | 25mins | 30mins |
| Dry White Wine (175ml) | 115 | Cricket, Batting | 25mins | 30mins |
| Red wine (175ml) | 119 | Digging | 15mins | 18mins |
| J20 Apple & Mango (275ml) | 132 | Yoga | 45mins | 50mins |
| Coke, Coca-Cola (330ml Can) | 142 | Cable Row | 30mins | 35mins |
| Fosters (Pint) | 227 | Dancing Aerobics | 38mins | 45mins |