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Racquetball

Depending upon the skill and stamina of your partner, you can easily burn up to 600 calories during a one hour game of racquetball. This sport is a great cardiovascular workout that keeps your body in constant motion of swinging, lunging and side to side movement.

Sources:
MayoClinic.com: Exercise for Weight Loss
NutriSrategy.com

Article by Maryann Gromisch

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The numbers for running are grossly overstated. Running 1 mile burns closer to 100 calories, not 1,000!

March 9, 2011 - 9:55am
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No swimming?

March 2, 2011 - 8:55am
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