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