Halloween Handy Candy Guide: How Much Exercise Does It Take To Burn Off Those Fun-Sized Candy Bars? (INFOGRAPHIC)
Ever wonder how much activity it takes to burn off all those seemingly harmless fun-sized candy bars? Before you dip into the Halloween stash, consult this chart and put your sweets intake into perspective.
Run at a 6-minute/mile pace (10 mph)
Minutes it takes to burn 100 calories: 5
Rollerblade At A Fast Pace
Minutes it takes to burn 100 calories: 7
Jump rope (fast)
Minutes it takes to burn 100 calories: 7
Run at a 10-minute/mile pace (6 mph)
Minutes it takes to burn 100 calories: 7
Go bicycling at a fast pace (12-13 mph)
Minutes it takes to burn 100 calories: 7
Practice Tai Kwon Do
Minutes it takes to burn 100 calories: 8
Rollerblade at a leisurely pace
Minutes it takes to burn 100 calories: 8
Swim laps, vigorously
Minutes it takes to burn 100 calories: 8
Go rock climbing
Minutes it takes to burn 100 calories: 10
Do pushups and/or sit ups
Minutes it takes to burn 100 calories: 10
Play basketball
Minutes it takes to burn 100 calories: 10
Play tennis (singles)
Minutes it takes to burn 100 calories: 10
Play touch or flag football
Minutes it takes to burn 100 calories: 10
Play beach volleyball
Minutes it takes to burn 100 calories: 10
Run at a 12-minute/mile pace (5 mph)
Minutes it takes to burn 100 calories: 10
Play lacrosse
Minutes it takes to burn 100 calories: 10
Play kickball
Minutes it takes to burn 100 calories: 12
Row a boat or paddle a canoe (moderately)
Minutes it takes to burn 100 calories: 12
Go backpacking
Minutes it takes to burn 100 calories: 12
Play recreational soccer
Minutes it takes to burn 100 calories: 12
Swim at a leisurely pace
Minutes it takes to burn 100 calories: 12
Play tennis (doubles)
Minutes it takes to burn 100 calories: 14
Rake the yard
Minutes it takes to burn 100 calories: 15
Mow the lawn with a push mower (heavy yardwork)
Minutes it takes to burn 100 calories: 15
Paint a house
Minutes it takes to burn 100 calories: 16
Work in the garden
Minutes it takes to burn 100 calories: 16
Walk at a fast pace (4 mph)
Minutes it takes to burn 100 calories: 17
Go skateboarding
Minutes it takes to burn 100 calories: 17
Play softball or baseball
Minutes it takes to burn 100 calories: 17
Wash windows
Minutes it takes to burn 100 calories: 18
Wash the car
Minutes it takes to burn 100 calories: 18
Shooting "hoops" with a basketball
Minutes it takes to burn 100 calories: 19
Play golf and carry clubs
Minutes it takes to burn 100 calories: 19
Pick up litter
Minutes it takes to burn 100 calories: 21
Practice yoga or stretching
Minutes it takes to burn 100 calories: 21
Practice Tai Chi
Minutes it takes to burn 100 calories: 21
Go bicycling at a leisurely pace (5.5 mph)
Minutes it takes to burn 100 calories: 21
Walk a dog at a brisk pace (3.5 mph)
Minutes it takes to burn 100 calories: 22
Play golf and ride in a cart
Minutes it takes to burn 100 calories: 24
Take a baby for a walk in a stroller (3 mph)
Minutes it takes to burn 100 calories: 25
Walk at a moderate pace (3 mph)
Minutes it takes to burn 100 calories: 25
Dance slowly in the rain
Minutes it takes to burn 100 calories: 28
Play Frisbee catch
Minutes it takes to burn 100 calories: 28
Go surfing
Minutes it takes to burn 100 calories: 28
Swing on a playground swing
Minutes it takes to burn 100 calories: 30
Ride a horse
Minutes it takes to burn 100 calories: 33
Walk at a slow pace (2 mph)
Minutes it takes to burn 100 calories: 42
Read in a hammock
Minutes it takes to burn 100 calories: 83
Sit quietly in on a porch swing
Minutes it takes to burn 100 calories: 83
Take a nap on the beach
Minutes it takes to burn 100 calories: 83
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