At LifeSports, our motto is "Play Everyday" and we believe it is possible to fit fitness into your day in simple ways which will improve your energy level and get the blood flowing to boost your mood. One great tool to use online to figure out how much energy you are burning for a particular sport is an activity calculator!
Check out health.discovery.com/centers/cholesterol/activity/activity.html.
Only 15 minutes of jumping rope, for example, can burn up to 200 calories and provide many health benefits including strengthening the heart, muscles and bones, improving agility, coordination and leanness. Plus skipping rope is FUN! Try it - you and your family just might like it!