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Don't forget all activity counts, including ironing, gardening and cleaning the house.
Why not try and power-up. Walking at a moderate pace burns 156 calories an hour, while brisk walking burns 260 calories an hour. You can try this as a family by walking the kids to school.
If you've enjoyed watching the dance programmes on TV - have a go yourself.
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Ballroom dancing burns 186 calories an hour and disco dancing 330 calories.
Here's how some everyday activities compare:

Activities

Calories used in 1 hour (based on 60kg/9.45stone adult)

Typing

84 calories

Washing dishes

126 calories

Vacuuming

144 calories

Making dinner/cooking

144 calories

Food shopping with trolley

216 calories

Carrying a baby/toddler

216 calories

Cleaning car or windows

270 calories

Gardening (weeding)

300 calories

Jogging

414 calories

Cycling

440 calories

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