I don't think there has been anything more motivating than the 2012 London Olympics! I think it's impossible to watch these amazing athletes and not be motivated by their effort, work ethic and overall athleticism. They've been training for YEARS to get to where they are and I think being that disciplined is motivating.
So it’s left me thinking: If we, average exercisers, got up and did some of my favorite Olympic sports rather than just watch them, how many calories would we burn?
The folks over at BodyMedia pulled data from hundreds of BodyMedia Armband wearers (not Olympians) and found out. I'm sure the athletes are burning much more but this looks like a good start to me!
Here’s how some favorite Olympic sports stack up (numbers are calories burned per minute):
Diving: 3
Badminton: 5.5
Gymnastics: 5.6 (wouldn’t you think it would be waaay more than badminton?)
Volleyball: 6.64
Beach volleyball: 8
Soccer: 8.83
Water polo: 10
I think the key is to find something you enjoy doing and then do it! It can be any sport...even badminton!
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