Snowshoeing: fun, low-impact, outrageous calorie burn!

Tis the season of limited outdoor activities. Not so much where I live (we're having a much warmer than average winter here in the Midwest) but generally speaking winter is the worst time of year for outdoor fitness and sports. Jogging and walking can get waylaid by snow and ice, and skiing definitely isn't for everybody. But snowshoeing might be.

Snowshoeing offers a low-impact total body workout that gets you outdoors, gives you an awesome energy burn (600 cals/hour), and best of all -- it's fun! Today's snowshoes are lighter and more comfortable than they used to be, and it's so easy anybody can do it.

See this video clip from CNN.com to learn more, and even get some beginner pointers.