Q: Place the dust cover fabric over the seat base and cut around the edges of the set to get the exact dimensions. This piece will be hidden under the foam and fabric, so don't worry if the edges are a little jagged. A dust cover will help to prevent the cushion from sagging down into the seat base. Place the dust cover onto the seat base and staple around the edges to secure it to the seat base. Make sure that the fabric is taut. You may want to place 1 staple at the center of each side to start and then work outwards on each side, pulling the fabric as you go. Place the seat frame directly onto the foam. Trace around it using a pen or marker. Then, use a serrated knife or an electric knife to cut out the foam using the lines you traced onto it as guides. A bread knife or turkey carving electric knife work well for cutting foam padding. After you have the foam cut out, place it onto the seat frame so that the edges of the foam and seat are lined up. Place the foam directly on the batting and the seat frame on top of the foam. Make sure that the foam and seat are centered on the batting. Don't worry about the dimensions of the batting. Use a large piece and cut what you need after you have the seat and foam in position. The edges of the batting need to go up and over the edges of the back of the seat by 2 inches (5.1cm) on all sides. Check to ensure that you can wrap the batting around by 2 inches (5.1cm) on all sides and then cut the batting to these dimension. Mark the batting to indicate where to cut it or cut it while it is wrapped over the edge of the seat. Staple the center of each edge of the batting first, and then continue stapling along the edges on each side. Pull the padding taut along each edge as you staple it. Work from the center staple out towards a corner of the seat and repeat this on both sides of the staple. Then, do the same thing for each of the other sides. Gather the excess fabric at 1 corner of the seat, and then fold it over at the corner. Staple in the center of the fold to secure the fabric at the corner of the seat. If there is still some extra fabric, fold it again and place another staple over the fold to secure it. Repeat this for each corner of the chair. Once the batting is secured to the seat, cut the excess to reduce the bulk and prevent any hanging fabric. Cut about 1 inch (2.5cm) from the staples all around the inside of the seat. Don't cut the batting too close to the staples or it may come loose.
A: Cut a piece of the dust cover fabric to the dimensions of the seat. Staple the dust cover to the top of the seat. Cut 2in (5.1cm) thick foam padding to the dimensions of the seat. Place the foam padding and seat onto a piece of batting. Cut the batting 2in (5.1cm) past the seat's edges. Staple the batting to the center of the seat and then work outwards. Fold the batting at the corner and staple to secure it. Cut the excess batting 1 inch (2.5cm) from the staples.

Q: One great calorie burning exercise to try is jogging. It's a higher impact exercise that requires the use of many large muscle groups to perform. To burn at least 300 calories in a half an hour, you have to jog or run. Aim for your pace to be around a 10-minute mile or 6 mph (if you're on the treadmill). Keep in mind that the number of calories you burn during any type of exercise will depend on factors like your sex, age, weight, and effort level. Note that the faster your pace, the more calories you'll burn in that 30 minute time span. Although it's commonly believed that walking burns the same calories per mile as running, it'll take you more than 30 minutes to walk 3 to 4 miles. A high intensity aerobic exercise you can also try is a spin class. These classes are notoriously challenging and will help you torch calories in a short amount of time. The reason why a spin class is so good at burning calories is that it alternates between moderate and high intensities, requires you to use large muscle groups (like your legs) and keeps your heart rate elevated. You may burn around 400 calories in 30 minutes of spinning depending on your age, weight, sex, and effort level. Note that you need to make sure you're working at a minimum of moderate intensity to reach this calorie goal. This means keeping the resistance up and not taking many breaks. Many spin classes run for an hour. Check your gym's class schedule to see if they offer any 30 minute classes. If you're more of a group exercise type of person, consider signing up for some aerobics classes. Many of these are high in intensity and will help you meet your 300 calorie goal. Look over the fitness class schedule at your gym. See if there are any fitness classes that are designed to burn a lot of calories. For example, some high intensity Zumba, kick boxing, high intensity interval training (HIIT), circuit training or step aerobics classes will help you meet your calorie burn goal. Many of these classes can help you burn around 300 calories in 30 minutes. Make sure you're working at a higher intensity. A fun exercise you can do is jumping rope. Bring back childhood memories and torch about 300 calories in 30 minutes. You might be surprised to know that jumping rope is a great calorie burn. While you do need to work harder than a game of Double Dutch, it's a great form of exercise. In general, moderate to high intensity versions of jumping rope can help you burn about 350 calories in 30 minutes. But remember that the amount of calories you burn may be more or less depending on your weight, age, sex, and effort level. Increase the intensity or difficulty by changing speeds, crossing the rope in front of you or jumping on one leg. Some forms of swimming can also help you burn calories in a short amount of time. Plus, these pool workouts are easier on your joints. Swimming, like the rowing machine, recruits just about every major muscle group in your body. This is why it's such a great exercise for higher calorie burns. In general, treading water or swimming laps may burn just around 300 calories in a half an hour. However, if you do harder or more difficult strokes, the total calories you burn will increase. For example, doing the butterfly stroke or crawl may burn around 330 calories in a half an hour. If you want to use a machine, the rowing machine might be a good option for you. This may help you meet your 300 calorie goal. One of the reasons that the rowing machine can help you burn so many calories is that it requires you to use large muscle groups. When you have more muscles engaged, your body needs to use more energy (or calories) to fuel those muscles. Remember that calories burned will depend on factors such as your age, weight, sex, and effort level. For example, in a 30-minute time period, a 30 year old 180 pound male working at 75% of his full capacity may burn about 316 calories.
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Go for a jog. Take a spin class. Sign up for an aerobics class. Grab a jump rope. Go for a swim. Get on the rowing machine.