58 Ways to Torch up to 50 Calories (or More!) in 5 Minutes Flat

C9 by Champion knows your day is already packed, so fitting in a long workout is a stretch. That's why we partnered with them on this post that helps you quickly get your calorie burn on, any time of day.

We know — it's hard to find time to fit in a full workout, but you can carve out five little minutes for yourself a few times a day, right? From a quick jog to push-ups, you can boost your metabolism and torch calories in a snap. We found 58 different activities that burn through calories in only five minutes flat, proving taking the stairs is so much better than waiting for the elevator.

40+ Calories Burned in 5 Minutes

  • Kettlebell swing: 100 calories
  • Kickboxing: 50 calories
  • Jumping rope: 49 calories
  • Burpees: 44 calories
  • Cycling 12-14 mph: 43 calories
  • CrossFit: 42 calories
  • Running 5 mph: 42 calories
  • Walking up stairs: 40 calories

30+ Calories Burned in 5 Minutes

  • Zumba: 39 calories
  • Elliptical machine: 36 calories
  • Forward lunges: 34 calories
  • High-impact aerobics: 34 calories
  • Backpacking: 34
  • Moderate Spinning: 34 calories
  • Stair machine: 34 calories
  • Rowing machine: 34 calories
  • Jogging: 34 calories
  • Advanced Pilates: 31 calories
  • Tennis: 30 calories
  • Swimming: 30 calories

20+ Calories Burned in 5 Minutes

  • Boxing with a punching bag: 29 calories
  • Dancing: 29 calories
  • Gardening: 27 calories
  • Push-ups: 25 calories
  • Power yoga: 25 calories
  • Painting your space: 25 calories
  • Planking: 25 calories
  • Jumping jacks: 22 calories
  • Belly dancing: 22 calories
  • Sit-ups: 22 calories
  • Shooting baskets: 22 calories
  • Squats: 22 calories
  • Giving a massage: 21 calories
  • Walking 3 mph: 21 calories
  • Having sex: 21 calories
  • Showering: 21 calories

10+ Calories Burned in 5 Minutes

  • Jumping on a trampoline: 18 calories
  • Carrying an infant: 18 calories
  • Washing windows: 16 calories
  • Lifting light weights: 15 calories
  • Fishing: 15 calories
  • Surfing: 15 calories
  • Tossing a Frisbee: 15 calories
  • Bowling: 15 calories
  • Doing your hair: 13 calories
  • Putting away groceries: 13 calories
  • Cooking: 13 calories
  • Brushing your teeth: 12 calories
  • Playing pool: 12 calories
  • Washing dishes: 11 calories
  • Ironing: 11 calories
  • Driving: 10 calories

0-10 Calories Burned in 5 Minutes

  • Playing a board game: 8 calories
  • Playing cards: 8 calories
  • Kissing: 6 calories
  • Reading: 5 calories
  • Writing: 5 calories
  • Talking: 5 calories

Want more ways to burn calories? Kick butt with these five-minute workouts.

*All calculations are based on a 130-pound woman.

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