That's Fit

When we move around, we burn calories. When we we are inactive, we still burn calories, but nearly as many. It stands to reason, then, that getting off our butts is a key component to weight loss. Joining a fitness center is a great way to make this happen, but some people feel like they stick out in gyms more than Paris Hilton would at a Mensa convention. Fortunately, it's entirely possible to torch some calories from the comfort of your home. Here's a look at how.

Jump rope for 10 minutes. If you own a home, this shouldn't be much of a problem. But, if you rent an apartment and it happens to be on an upper level, the people living below you may hate you. Oh well, you can't please everyone. Such are the sacrifices we make for burning 115 calories.

Get down for 15 minutes. Pop in your guiltiest of pleasures and dance around your living room like it's your last day on earth. The good news is that you probably have many, many more days ahead of you, and that you just burned 112 calories.

Mop the floors for 30 minutes. Decidedly less fun than the past two options, mopping the floor is nonetheless a more physical activity than it may seem. Proof of this is the fact that you will burn 121 calories.

Walk up and down your stairs for 30 minutes. Halfway through this exercise, you'll probably wish you had chosen to mop the floor. After a solid half an hour on the stairs, you will have burned 190 calories.

Play with your dog for 30 minutes. Aaah, now this one sounds fun. The opportunity to run around, chew on its favorite toy, and play fetch will not only bring your canine friend a great deal of joy, but it will also help you burn 100 calories.