Certified personal trainer and registered dietitian Tina Marinaccio, MS, RD, CPT, says that one outdoor activity that can burn more calories than running is stand-up paddleboarding (SUP). “Gentler forms of SUP, such as SUP yoga or [doing it on] calm water, will burn about 300 to 500 calories per hour, but more rigorous forms can exceed calories burned while running,” she says, adding that this calorie burn can reach between 600 and 900 calories per hour. If you do SUP racing—where participants race against each other—she says the calorie burn can be over 1,000 per hour. That’s intense! “The rougher the water condition, the higher the calories burn,” Marinaccio explains. This is because staying upright against choppy water requires more strength and power. Especially if you have joint pain, which running can aggravate, Marinaccio says that SUP is a great low-impact way to burn calories. Besides that, it’s fun! Related: If You're Struggling to Hit Your Fitness Goals, It's Time to Try 'Cozy Cardio'
“Besides the physical benefits, research has shown many mental health benefits from being out on the water and in nature, including lasting feelings of calmness, positivity, healing and freedom,” Marinaccio says. If you start doing this outdoor activity regularly, you may find your overall mental health improving.
If you’ve never tried SUP before, Marinaccio recommends taking group classes before doing it on your own and wearing a life jacket. First, start on your knees and once you have mastered that, you can move on to standing on your board. She adds that it’s also important to know how to swim if you want to try this form of exercise.
Other High-Calorie Burning Activities You Can Do Outside
Evans says that swimming, cycling, hiking and yard work can burn anywhere from 300 to 900 calories per hour. The exact number of calories burned depends on a few factors. Evans says that a person’s height, weight, biological sex, age and level of exertion all play a role. “The more intense the activity, the more calories burned,” she adds.
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Now that the weather is nicer, it’s the perfect time to experiment with different forms of outdoor activities that can benefit your health. Whether it’s SUP, hiking, swimming or something else completely, you’ll get the added benefit of being in nature while supporting your physical health.
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