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Think you don’t have time to exercise? You wish. Valerie Jordan reveals some fun, flirty and easy ways to melt away those calories. You’ve no excuse now.
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JUST WALK. A 12-minute stroll uses up around 55 calories. Walk to the shop rather than drive or jump off the bus a stop early.
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TAKE THE STAIRS. Five minutes of climbing stairs burns 54 calories. Ditch the lift whenever possible and the calories burnt will really add up.
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GET ON YOUR BIKE. Just 11 minutes of leisurely bike riding can burn 52 calories. Add in a few hills along the way and you’ll double the calories lost.
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STRETCH. Get down with your downward dog because 17 minutes of gentle yoga can burn about 50 calories. Plus, it’s great for toning and relaxation.
BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM. Seven minutes playing football could burn 55 calories.
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MATCH POINT. Just 10 minutes of tennis can burn up to 59 calories. If you need more incentive we’ve two words: Maria Sharapova.
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PING-PONG. A little less intense, 12 minutes of table tennis burns around 54 calories.
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TEE OFF. Get practising your swing – 10 minutes of golf burns up to 54 calories.
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SKIP. Just five minutes of skipping can burn 59 calories. One of the most effective exercises you can do and all you need is a rope.
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PUMP YOUR MUSCLES. Lifting weights for 15 minutes burns about 50 calories. DIG OUT YOUR OLD SKATES. In seven minutes, you can burn 54 calories rollerblading.
Pictures courtesy of ONLY.
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HOP DOWN MEMORY LANE. Channel your inner kid – 10 minutes of playground favourite, hopscotch, can burn about 57 calories.
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SHOOTING HOOPS. Hit the basketball court and burn 54 calories in about six minutes.
JUMPING JACKS. Another quick calorie-buster. Do them for six minutes and drop 56 calories. ZUMBA, ZUMBA. Shake your money-maker and you’ll burn 50 calories in 11 minutes.
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TAKE AN ALPINE RETREAT. Seven minutes of downhill skiing burns 51 calories. After a morning’s worth you’ll have earned a hot chocolate.
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HIT THE WATER. 10 minutes of kayaking can burn 59 calories. And if you end up in the water...
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SPLASH ABOUT. Seven minutes of gentle swimming or 11 minutes of treading water uses up around 50 calories.
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SWAN-DIVE. Even if you don’t perfect it, 15 minutes of jumping in and climbing out of a swimming pool burns 51 calories.
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TOTALLY HOOKED. In 15 minutes of fishing you could burn 51 calories.
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BURN CALORIES IN THE KITCHEN. Dicing, slicing and stirring for 25 minutes can burn approximately 57 calories.
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HULA-HULA. Hula-hooping is the latest workout craze. It’s great for defining your waist and in 10 minutes burns about 50 calories.
BLAZE UP THE BBQ. Just 19 minutes spent barbecuing can burn 50 calories. Then you can undo all your good work by indulging in a chargrilled feast.
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HEAD TO THE HILLS. Hike for just six minutes and you could burn 54 calories. Fresh air and natural surrounds make hiking great for your body and mind.
PEDAL TO THE METAL. You’ll burn more calories walking or cycling, but sometimes you just want to drive. Driving for 23 minutes burns 53 calories. STELLAR.ie 107
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SQUEAKY CLEAN. Wash your car for only 15 minutes and you’ll burn up 54 calories.
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HOOVER IT UP. Just 13 minutes of hoovering can burn 54 calories.
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MRS MOP. In just 12 minutes’ mopping you’ll have burned 50 calories.
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BE CREASE-FREE. If, like us, you’ve a growing mound of ironing, then get to it – 20 minutes of ironing can burn up to 50 calories.
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YOU BEAUTY. Putting on “Sex burns about make-up for 22 50 calories every minutes burns 10 minutes. Make about 50 calories. it last and make it Gorgeous.
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fast to increase the burn.”
STAND, calorie DON’T SIT. Standing burns more calories than sitting. Next time your phone rings, stand up to chat and burn 50 calories in 25 minutes. You won’t even feel it.
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SPRING CLEAN. Tackle that attic. In 10 minutes you could burn around 59 calories.
STRIKE OUT. Whether you bowl a strike or fall in the gutter, 15 minutes of bowling burns about 50 calories.
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REARRANGE YOUR ROOMS. Rearranging furniture for seven minutes uses up about 50 calories. It’s time to re-think your layouts.
MAKE LIKE MOZART. Master something other than Chopsticks. Playing the piano for 16 minutes burns 50 calories.
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GREEN FINGERED? 12 minutes of gardening burns 54 calories. Potting or planting, it all adds up. CUT THE GRASS. Eight minutes spent mowing the lawn burns 52 calories.
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CLEAN UP AFTER THE FALL. Autumn leaves are lovely when they’re crunchy, but not when they turn sludgy. Raking them up burns 50 calories in 11 minutes.
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KEEP YOUR PEARLYWHITES PEARLY. Brushing and flossing your teeth for 18 minutes can use up 50 calories.
POKER FACE. Grab a deck and play a competitive game of cards for 26 minutes. You’ll burn 50 calories. CHAINED TO YOUR DESK? Typing consumes about 50 calories every half an hour.
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BOUNCE WHILE YOU SIT. This might not be appropriate for the office, but trade the couch for a fitness ball and burn calories six per cent faster than sitting still.
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PLAY WITH YOUR POOCH. Show your pet some affection for 15 minutes and you’ll burn up to 50 calories. As if you needed an excuse.
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OR PLAY WITH THE KIDS. Whether you’re babysitting or running around after your own, playing with children for 12 minutes burns about 50 calories.
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NOTHING TO WEAR? Fashion indecision involves trying on multiple outfits – 22 minutes of this can amount to 50 calories burnt.
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A(NOTHER) REASON TO SHOP. Indulge in some retail therapy – 20 minutes of browsing shops and trying on clothes can burn 50 calories.
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DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY. Just 11 minutes of shaking your money-maker adds up to 56 calories. Whether you’re out with your friends or home in front of a mirror, every move counts.
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GET TONGUE-TIED. Kissing for 42 minutes burns about 50 calories. Put a little passion into it and up the burn.
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BETWEEN THE SHEETS. Sex burns about 50 cals every 10 minutes. Make it last and make it fast to increase the calorie burn.
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SLEEP IT OFF. You continue burning calories while you sleep – 49 minutes of slumber burns around 50 calories. Values are approximate and based on a 150-pound person.
S 50 CALORIES 1small egg contains approximately 54 calories.
One triangle of Laughing Cow has 42 calories.
One McDonald’s Chicken McNugget contains 45 calories.
12 strawberries contain 48 calories.
A small apple contains approximately 50 calories.
Six olives contain 50 calories.
Two average sized squares of dark chocolate contain 54 calories.
1.25 tbsp of sliced almonds contains 50 calories.
Two pink and white marshmallows equal 50 calories.
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Think you don’t have time to exercise? You wish. Valerie Jordan reveals some fun, flirty and easy ways to melt away those calories. You’ve no excuse now.
1
JUST WALK. A 12-minute stroll uses up around 55 calories. Walk to the shop rather than drive or jump off the bus a stop early.
2
TAKE THE STAIRS. Five minutes of climbing stairs burns 54 calories. Ditch the lift whenever possible and the calories burnt will really add up.
3
GET ON YOUR BIKE. Just 11 minutes of leisurely bike riding can burn 52 calories. Add in a few hills along the way and you’ll double the calories lost.
4
STRETCH. Get down with your downward dog because 17 minutes of gentle yoga can burn about 50 calories. Plus, it’s great for toning and relaxation.
BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM. Seven minutes playing football could burn 55 calories.
10
MATCH POINT. Just 10 minutes of tennis can burn up to 59 calories. If you need more incentive we’ve two words: Maria Sharapova.
11
PING-PONG. A little less intense, 12 minutes of table tennis burns around 54 calories.
12
TEE OFF. Get practising your swing – 10 minutes of golf burns up to 54 calories.
13
SKIP. Just five minutes of skipping can burn 59 calories. One of the most effective exercises you can do and all you need is a rope.
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14
6
15
7
16
PUMP YOUR MUSCLES. Lifting weights for 15 minutes burns about 50 calories. DIG OUT YOUR OLD SKATES. In seven minutes, you can burn 54 calories rollerblading.
Pictures courtesy of ONLY.
9
HOP DOWN MEMORY LANE. Channel your inner kid – 10 minutes of playground favourite, hopscotch, can burn about 57 calories.
8
SHOOTING HOOPS. Hit the basketball court and burn 54 calories in about six minutes.
JUMPING JACKS. Another quick calorie-buster. Do them for six minutes and drop 56 calories. ZUMBA, ZUMBA. Shake your money-maker and you’ll burn 50 calories in 11 minutes.
18
TAKE AN ALPINE RETREAT. Seven minutes of downhill skiing burns 51 calories. After a morning’s worth you’ll have earned a hot chocolate.
19
HIT THE WATER. 10 minutes of kayaking can burn 59 calories. And if you end up in the water...
20
SPLASH ABOUT. Seven minutes of gentle swimming or 11 minutes of treading water uses up around 50 calories.
21
SWAN-DIVE. Even if you don’t perfect it, 15 minutes of jumping in and climbing out of a swimming pool burns 51 calories.
22
TOTALLY HOOKED. In 15 minutes of fishing you could burn 51 calories.
23
BURN CALORIES IN THE KITCHEN. Dicing, slicing and stirring for 25 minutes can burn approximately 57 calories.
24
HULA-HULA. Hula-hooping is the latest workout craze. It’s great for defining your waist and in 10 minutes burns about 50 calories.
BLAZE UP THE BBQ. Just 19 minutes spent barbecuing can burn 50 calories. Then you can undo all your good work by indulging in a chargrilled feast.
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25
HEAD TO THE HILLS. Hike for just six minutes and you could burn 54 calories. Fresh air and natural surrounds make hiking great for your body and mind.
PEDAL TO THE METAL. You’ll burn more calories walking or cycling, but sometimes you just want to drive. Driving for 23 minutes burns 53 calories. STELLAR.ie 107
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01/08/2013 16:52:31
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SQUEAKY CLEAN. Wash your car for only 15 minutes and you’ll burn up 54 calories.
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HOOVER IT UP. Just 13 minutes of hoovering can burn 54 calories.
28
MRS MOP. In just 12 minutes’ mopping you’ll have burned 50 calories.
29
BE CREASE-FREE. If, like us, you’ve a growing mound of ironing, then get to it – 20 minutes of ironing can burn up to 50 calories.
36
YOU BEAUTY. Putting on “Sex burns about make-up for 22 50 calories every minutes burns 10 minutes. Make about 50 calories. it last and make it Gorgeous.
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fast to increase the burn.”
STAND, calorie DON’T SIT. Standing burns more calories than sitting. Next time your phone rings, stand up to chat and burn 50 calories in 25 minutes. You won’t even feel it.
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30
SPRING CLEAN. Tackle that attic. In 10 minutes you could burn around 59 calories.
STRIKE OUT. Whether you bowl a strike or fall in the gutter, 15 minutes of bowling burns about 50 calories.
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39
REARRANGE YOUR ROOMS. Rearranging furniture for seven minutes uses up about 50 calories. It’s time to re-think your layouts.
MAKE LIKE MOZART. Master something other than Chopsticks. Playing the piano for 16 minutes burns 50 calories.
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40
33
41
GREEN FINGERED? 12 minutes of gardening burns 54 calories. Potting or planting, it all adds up. CUT THE GRASS. Eight minutes spent mowing the lawn burns 52 calories.
34
CLEAN UP AFTER THE FALL. Autumn leaves are lovely when they’re crunchy, but not when they turn sludgy. Raking them up burns 50 calories in 11 minutes.
35
KEEP YOUR PEARLYWHITES PEARLY. Brushing and flossing your teeth for 18 minutes can use up 50 calories.
POKER FACE. Grab a deck and play a competitive game of cards for 26 minutes. You’ll burn 50 calories. CHAINED TO YOUR DESK? Typing consumes about 50 calories every half an hour.
42
BOUNCE WHILE YOU SIT. This might not be appropriate for the office, but trade the couch for a fitness ball and burn calories six per cent faster than sitting still.
43
PLAY WITH YOUR POOCH. Show your pet some affection for 15 minutes and you’ll burn up to 50 calories. As if you needed an excuse.
44
OR PLAY WITH THE KIDS. Whether you’re babysitting or running around after your own, playing with children for 12 minutes burns about 50 calories.
45
NOTHING TO WEAR? Fashion indecision involves trying on multiple outfits – 22 minutes of this can amount to 50 calories burnt.
46
A(NOTHER) REASON TO SHOP. Indulge in some retail therapy – 20 minutes of browsing shops and trying on clothes can burn 50 calories.
47
DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY. Just 11 minutes of shaking your money-maker adds up to 56 calories. Whether you’re out with your friends or home in front of a mirror, every move counts.
48
GET TONGUE-TIED. Kissing for 42 minutes burns about 50 calories. Put a little passion into it and up the burn.
49
BETWEEN THE SHEETS. Sex burns about 50 cals every 10 minutes. Make it last and make it fast to increase the calorie burn.
50
SLEEP IT OFF. You continue burning calories while you sleep – 49 minutes of slumber burns around 50 calories. Values are approximate and based on a 150-pound person.
S 50 CALORIES 1small egg contains approximately 54 calories.
One triangle of Laughing Cow has 42 calories.
One McDonald’s Chicken McNugget contains 45 calories.
12 strawberries contain 48 calories.
A small apple contains approximately 50 calories.
Six olives contain 50 calories.
Two average sized squares of dark chocolate contain 54 calories.
1.25 tbsp of sliced almonds contains 50 calories.
Two pink and white marshmallows equal 50 calories.
108 STELLAR.ie
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