physical activity... every little bit counts!

enjoy the benefits of physical activity

Physical Activity not only helps you physically feel better, but it helps you mentally as well. Physical activity is great medicine for the body!

Getting fit does not have to take place in a gym exclusively.  Whether we know it or not, many of our day to day activites actually count as physical activity. Listed below are some activites and the number of calories the average person burns in 30 minutes:

Activity                               Calories Burned

• Gardening                                    179 calories
• Golf                                               161 calories
• House Cleaning                            89 calories
• Playing with the kids                  143 calories
• Walking                                        125 calories
• Mowing the lawn                        198 calories
• Shoveling snow                           216 calories
• Playing softball                           180 calories
• Thai Chi                                       144 calories
• Tennis                                          252 calories
• Recreational swimming             216 calories
• Rollerblading                               252 calories
• Basketball                                    286 calories

For more information on physical activity, fitness facts, training tips, and membership information visit the Fitness Center's website at www.southernct.edu/fitnesscenter.