Ways to Lose 5 Pounds

Be Active

Whether you can dedicate an hour or just a commercial break to a fitness activity, you’ll be burning more calories than resting alone.

Average calories burned per 30 minutes for a 160-pound person:
Walking: 138
Hiking: 210
Jogging: 280
Running: 490

Aerobics, high impact: 250
Aerobics, low impact: 175
Basketball game: 275
Bicycling, leisure: 150
Bowling: 100
Golfing, carrying clubs: 160
Skiing, cross-country: 250
Softball or baseball: 175
Stair treadmill: 325
Swimming: 250
Tennis: 290
Volleyball: 150
Weightlifting: 100

Visit the Calories Per Hour Web site to calculate your own calorie burn during fitness activities.