Losing weight and getting in shape is often on top of the new year resolution list, and most people turn to the gym to get in shape. But, hunting, fishing, and spending time outdoors burns calories too. Keeping in shape for 2014 can be as easy as amping up the activities you already enjoy. Here is a break-down of calories burned by activity for a 178lb, 35 year old male, who is 6 ft tall.
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hunting deer/elk/large game = 382
hunting/general = 305 cal/hr
fishing from a boat = 115 cal/hr
fishing from bank standing = 191 cal/hr
ice fishing, sitting =76 cal/hr
bow hunting = 115 cal/hr
trap shooting = 115 cal/hr
moving ice house/set up and drilling holes = 382
skiing, light effort = 305
skiing, med effort = 382
skiing, vigorous effort = 465
Snow shoeing = 535
Snomobiling = 191
Cross country skiing, average 2.5 mph = 458 cal
Ice Skating = 458 cal/hr
Fulfilling a weight loss goal can be difficult, but by amping up some of your traditional routines could result in weight-loss success!
Data from: fitday.com