This helps to keep it interesting Bike one day, swim the next. Get a partner You can keep each other motivated and enjoy each other's company while you walk, jog, or bike. Reward yourself Put a few dollars into a savings account every time you exercise. You burn 50 to 100 calories an hour even when sitting still. Poor diet and inactivity account for 250,000 preventable deaths in the U.S. each year.
Muscle burns more calories than fat.
So if you lose fat and build muscle, you'll burn more calories even while sitting still. Low blood-sugar levels can make you feel too tired to exercise. Have half a bagel or a hard-boiled egg before you exercise if you're feeling sluggish. We recommend The Sports Authority Fitness Store . Or, use our Fitness Store links to find other fitness equipment and apparel links.