Exercise

Exercise

Many people avoid exercise because they still believe the old "no pain, no gain" exercise cry from the 1980s. A 1996 report from the U.S. Surgeon General says you can reap health benefits and burn extra calories from just a moderate amount of physical activity each day. And meeting this goal is easier than you may think.

Moderate activity is defined as any activity that burns about 150 calories a day, or 1,000 calories per week. "Moderate Amount of Activity That Burn 150 Calories" shows several options for fitting moderate physical activity into your day. For best results, choose a variety of activities that you enjoy and that fit easily into your lifestyle.