Most of us are looking to get more exercise in our life. Whether it is to lose weight, stay fit or for medical reasons, getting a good workout is beneficial to us all. Why not have fun while you’re doing it? I was curious to see how many calories I could burn while participating in Big Bear’s winter sports.
Here are the numbers according to WebMD.com:
Downhill Skiing, moderate – 545 calories burned per hour
Cross-Country Skiing, moderate – 636 calories burned per hour
Snow Shoeing – 727 calories burned per hour
Sledding – 636 calories burned per hour (I am assuming it is ‘the old fashioned way’, trudging up the hill)
Ice Skating – 636 calories burned per hour
Hiking – 545 calories burned per hour
That’s a lot of calories burned while having fun! Way better than hours on a treadmill. Come on up to beautiful blue skies, fresh powder and crisp, clean air to get your workout on! RS Vacations – Big Bear has cabins available for every budget. Most have a relaxing spa to soak in after a hard day’s play and many are just a few minutes away from the slopes. Visit RSVacations.net today to book a weekend of fun that’s actually good for you!
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