Enjoy the Snow for Fun and Fitness

The next time your kids ask you to play in the snow, take them up on their offer and trade some gym time for family fun. According to fitsugar.com, a 150 lb woman burns the following calories per hour when engaged in these fun winter activities.

Building a snowman = 285 calories

Having a snowball fight = 319 calories

Making snow angels = 214 calories

Downhill skiing or snowboarding = 340 calories

Snowshoeing or cross country skiing = 476 calories

Ice skating = 408 calories

Sledding = 408 calories

Shoveling (okay, so maybe this one isn’t much fun) = 340 calories

Get out there and have fun with your kids – it is good for all of you!