If you're like me, when summer is nearing to an end, I get a little sad thinking about all the fun outdoor activities I won't be able to do once the weather cools down. So here's a little kick in the pants to motivate you to get out and enjoy (or try) these sunshiny weather workouts before it's too late.

Summer sports and activities are some of my favorites because even though you're working every inch of your body, you may not even realize it because you're having so much fun. Just be sure to take precautions so you don't get a sunburn (which can lead to skin cancer), become dehydrated, or get heat stroke.

Want to see how many calories a person burns doing 30 minutes of each? Then read more


Activity (30 min) 120 lb 135 lb 150 lb 165 lb 180 lb 195 lb
Casual Walking 108 122 136 149 163 176
Brisk Walking (12 min miles) 244 275 306 336 367 387
Jogging (10 min miles) 272 306 340 374 408 430
Running (9 min miles) 299 336 374 411 449 486
Moderate Golfing (with no cart) 109 122 136 150 163 177
Moderate Biking 163 183 204 224 244 258
Intense Swimming 217 244 272 299 326 344
Moderate Scuba Diving 191 214 238 262 286 302
Moderate Water Skiing or Wakeboarding 163 184 204 225 245 265
Moderate Canoeing, Rowing, or Kayaking 136 153 170 187 204 221
Moderate Badminton 163 184 204 225 245 265
Moderate Hiking 136 153 170 187 204 221
Heavy Backpacking 272 306 340 374 408 442
Moderate Volleyball 136 153 170 187 204 221
Moderate Tennis 163 183 204 224 244 258
Heavy Soccer 327 367 408 449 490 517
Moderate Horseback Riding (trotting) 180 202 225 247 269 292
Moderate Muscle Conditioning
(Yoga, Pilates, lifting weights, strength training exercises)		 136 153 170 187 204 221

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