Kids Health

You may already know that exercise encourages your body to burn fat. You see, when your muscles get to work they have a bit of stored energy, but after a while they make energy by using the stored fat around your body. This is great news if you have a bit of fat to spare, and grown-ups like to exercise to lose weight. BUT it is not a good idea to lose weight through exercise if you are under 16 years old UNLESS you have been told to do so by a doctor.

We have put together a little list of activities and how many calories they burn up every hour.  Bear in mind that the number is a guide only and is based on someone who weighs about 8 stones.