Fitness doesn't have to be only about treadmills and scheduled workouts. There are a ton of opportunities throughout your day to burn some calories. As long as you get that heart rate up and keep it up, whatever you're doing counts toward your activity quota of the day.

Summer is an excellent time to burn calories while doing something fun. Whether you're at the beach, in the woods, on the playground, or on the water, there are plenty of chances to get your fitness groove on and burn some fat. Check out this list from Health.com for 18 fresh ways to burn calories as you go about your day. Get some exercise, but most of all have fun doing it!