More intensive than a winter hike, snowshoeing is an easy way to get your heart rate up and give your legs a great low-impact workout. It's also an excellent way to explore the great outdoors without fear of slipping or sinking as you hike on pristine snow-covered winter trails. Snowshoeing alone targets your abs, quads and calves, and by using poles you can work your arms at the same time.
Calories burned per hour: 475
Skiing
Nothing beats the exhilaration of swooping down the slopes, and this high-intensity activity works your whole body while strengthening your core muscles. Whether joining the kids on the bunny hill, or winding your way down a black diamond trail, you can spend an afternoon getting a great cardio workout, while toning your abs, quads, glutes and triceps.
Find out about hills in your area at www.skiingincanada.ca
Calories burned per hour: 400
Cross-country skiing
As one of the biggest calorie burners on the list, cross country skiing is a fun way to explore the outdoors and cover a lot of ground at the same time. With courses marked out throughout Canada's parks system, it's easy to find a nearby trail to tackle, and you can spend the day working your abs, shoulders, arms, glutes, and thighs as you go.
Check out www.canadatrails.ca for information on trails in your area.
Calories burned per hour: 475
• Approximate calories burned by a 145lb woman
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