Intense cardio sessions burn boatloads of calories,but what approximately that walk in the park or that Zumba class? Check out the chart below to see how different types of exercise compare when it comes to burning calories the fastest. Can you believe kettlebells burn so many calories?
Activity
Minutes to Burn 300 Calories
Aerobics class (step aerobics, P90X)
48
Ashtanga yoga
67
Cycling at a pace of 14-16 mph
34
Dancing (Zumba, and hip-hop)
56
Elliptical
42
Golf (carrying clubs)
96
Hiking (uphill)
47
Indoor cycling class
44
Jumping rope
28
Kettlebell training
15
Light yoga/stretching
74
Pilates
125
Rock climbing
28
Rowing machine
48
Running at a pace of 6 mph
34
Skiing (cross-country)
42
Skiing (downhill)
56
Snowboarding
56
Snowshoeing
42
Step machine
56
Surfing
56
Swimming (crawl stroke)
31
Tennis
50
Vinyasa yoga
67
Walking at a pace of 4 mph
74
Weight lifting
89
All calculations are based on a 130-pound woman.
Source: popsugar.com