When you want to burn the calories, you need to exercise.  There are a lot of physical activities out there but you need to choose the one that will burn the most number of calories.

Aerobic exercises or cardio exercises burn the most number of calories.  Aerobic exercises refer to physical activities that need oxygen to be delivered to all the muscles in the body by way of blood and lungs.  Aerobic exercises doesn’t only help burn the calories, it also strengthens the cardiovascular and respiratory system as well as the whole body in the long run.

Here is a list of exercises that is sure to burn a higher number of calories.  Keep in mind that the figures are just estimates.  The actual calorie burned will not be the same for everyone and may depend on the intensity of the workout, weight and fitness level.  The number of calories on the list was estimated after one hour of exercising.

10. High-impact aerobics = 500+ burned calories

9. Cross-country skiing = 500+ burned calories

8. Racquetball = 500+ burned calories

7. Backpacking = 500+ burned calories

6. Jogging at a speed of at least 5 mph = 500+ burned calories

5. Stair machine = 600+ burned calories

4. Jumping rope = 700+ burned calories

3. Tae Kwon Do = 700+ burned calories

2. Rollerblading = 900+ burned calories

1. Running at a speed of at least 8 mph = 900+ burned calories