Helping out Jack

Scott Schwab:
Frost that is. My buddy Jack is looking for some friends. He is not great on the computer, so facebook has never really been an option for him. As evidenced by the picture above, he is a catch. Ladies, he is looking for a special somebody to settle down with this holiday season. He is a hard-worker and keeps his hands smooth with his gloves that he wears. He does have a little junk in the trunk, but who doesn't like a little junk. I have never seen anything but a smile on his face and he has great green eyes, that cant really be seen in the picture. He is in touch with his feminine side, (pink scarf), and is not afraid to watch a little twilight and shed a couple of tears. He has got a cute little nose and can be reached at 555-snow
Got Outdoors?
The little story represents the need to get out and enjoy the white stuff. I wanted to throw some stats your way with calories burned while out in the snow. There are many benefits to being outside, especially when it is winter. So bundle up and get out and enjoy Jack Frost and every activity that snow brings.
Sledding-
Depending upon your weight, height, and age you will burn different amounts. It is also important to consider the slope of the hill that you will have to walk up after you get to the bottom. On average, an hour of sledding will burn 346 calories. That is great. Think of the muscles that are worked as well. It is a full body workout that has great benefits.
Shoveling-
Snow removal no matter how annoying it may be, is one of the best exercises. Depending upon the moisture content and weight of the snow you can plan on burning 370 per hour. This does require you to put your back into it, but is a great way to strengthen the core and arms.
Snowmobiling-
Surprisingly you can burn a good amount of calories when out for the day snowmobiling. Especially when snowmobiling in deep powder or areas where you may be proned to get stuck. Plan on burning about 170 calories per hour.
Downhill Skiing-
Skiing is a great workout and will work your back, chest, arms, and especially legs. The moving of your body as you go down the hill is a constant movement and will burn a great amount of calories. On average plan on 290 calories burned per hour.
Cross Country Skiing-
The ultimate burning machine is cross country skiing. Largely due to the constant movement and effort of the entire body. Plan on 410 calories being burned at an average speed. Realize as well that if you pick up the pace and challenge the terrain, you will burn double the amount of calories. This is also the ultimate exercise outdoors during the winter.
Snowshoeing
Is another very good exercise. You can plan on having a good time and burning about 400 calories. Again this depends on your pace, but having the extra weight of the clothes and awkwardness of the baskets on your feet it is a challenging exercise.
Skating-
Next time you are on that date thinking I cant skate unless it is in line or with my hockey stick, think again amigo. You will burn 260 calories per hour, just messing around holding hands around the ice. OK maybe not holding hands, it can be hazardous in the event of a fall, but I do hear that the snowball is a great way to fuel some fires.
The next time you don't feel like getting out and enjoying the white stuff, think about the benefits with the calories burned, but also realize there are many benefits for your mental capacities. Being outside helps improve your focus and has a similar effect of meditating. It has also been hypothesized that being outdoors in the winter will combat the feeling of being cooped up and reduce mental fatigue.