Here are a few different ways you can burn 100 calories. Remember that burning calories is only one of the benefits of exercise – you’re also toning and firming your muscles, stoking your metabolic furnace, and increasing seratonin.

• WALK * a brisk stroll on level ground for 25 minutes
• RUN * a slow and steady jog on level ground for 12 minutes
• BIKE * a nice ride around your neighborhood for 17 minutes
• DANCE * easy moves and simple steps for 20 minutes
• ELLIPTICAL TRAINER * steady movement at a comfortable pace for 15 minutes
• SWIM FREESTYLE * a consistent crawl stroke for 15 minutes
• ROWING MACHINE * steady movement with a good flow for 25 minutes

These numbers are based on a 135-pound woman, at a level of effort that breaks a sweat, but a conversation is still fairly easy. Well, don’t talk while you swim.

Photo by Sanja Gjenero

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