For general health, any cardio workout that gets you moving and sweating is great. But when you want to lose weight in a hurry go for maximum burn.

When you want to get the most bang for your exercise buck, how do you know what activity is best? Do you run or do you jump rope? Do you take an aerobics class or sign up for tae bo? Walk or swim? Your choices for physical activity are endless. So, when you want to drop a few pounds quickly, it's important to know which activities are your best calorie burners.

AOL Health has a helpful quiz about calorie-burning activities. All of the choices they list are great for an active, healthy lifestyle. But pick the calorie-burning champions when you want to shed a few.