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A quick exercise can leave you feeling empowered, confident, and more energetic—plus, if choose the right workout, and you can zap 100 calories like that. From fun to intense to productive, we’ve listed all the best workout options below. Plus, we’ll offer bonus health benefits and insider tips, too. Ready to knock out 100 calories quick? Read on for everything you need to know.
Things You Should Know
- Enjoy high-intensity workouts like running and kickboxing to burn 100 calories in just over 10 minutes.
- Choose a leisurely workout, like light walking or yoga, to relax while you burn your calories (though this will take closer to 20-30 minutes).
- Or, burn your calories while you check something off your to-do list. Cleaning and gardening will scorch roughly 100 calories in 30 minutes.
- Remember, depending on your workout intensity, weight, and genetics, you'll burn calories at different rates. The timelines included below are approximations!
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- ↑ https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/swimming-health-benefits
- ↑ https://www.health.harvard.edu/exercise-and-fitness/the-advantages-of-body-weight-exercise
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- ↑ https://www.shape.com/fitness/cardio/elliptical-vs-treadmill
- ↑ https://healthtalk.unchealthcare.org/health-benefits-of-gardening/
- ↑ https://hbr.org/2010/08/the-many-benefits-of-standing
- ↑ https://health.clevelandclinic.org/retail-therapy-shopping-compulsion/
- ↑ https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/9-benefits-of-yoga
- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/massage/art-20045743
- ↑ https://www.rush.edu/news/health-benefits-cleaning
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