Fitness Benefits of Different Physical Activities
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When selecting a physical activity, you can choose which aspect of your health and fitness to work upon either weight loss, increase stamina, improve flexibility, or develop strength.
Below is a table showing the fitness benefits of some physical activity and the amount of calories burned per 30 minute of execution.
One X indicates a small benefit and four X indicates a major benefit.
| ACTIVITY | CALORIES PER 30 MINUTES | STAMINA | FLEXIBILITY | STRENGTH |
| AEROBICS |
215
|
XXXX
|
XXX
|
XX
|
| CYCLING (FAST) |
280
|
XXXX
|
XXX
|
XXX
|
| GOLF |
195
|
X
|
XX
|
XX
|
| HIKING |
400
|
XXX
|
X
|
XX
|
| JOGGING |
245
|
XXXX
|
XX
|
XX
|
| SWIMMING (FAST) |
300
|
XXXX
|
XXXX
|
XXXX
|
| TENNIS |
210
|
XX
|
XXX
|
XXX
|
| WALKING (BRISK) |
180
|
XXXX
|
XXX
|
XX
|
| AQUA-AEROBICS |
140
|
X
|
XXXX
|
X
|
| YOGA |
135
|
X
|
XXXX
|
X
|
Interestingly, swimming activity gives the most benefit for improving stamina, strength and flexibility. Yoga and aqua aerobics are beneficial for flexibility while aerobics, cycling, and jogging can greatly improve stamina.
Source: Rosemary Walker & Jill Rodgers, Type 2 Diabetes: Your Questions Answered, DK Ltd, 2004.
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