Here are a few ways to burn an extra 200 calories per day.

1. Put Some Ice in Your Water

A study at the University of Birmingham in England found that cyclists who drank an icy cold drink were able to work out 7 minutes longer thank those cyclists who drank water at room temperature. Drink half a cup of ice water every 15 to 20 minutes while working out to keep your body moving longer.

2. Eat an Apple or High Fiber Cereal before your Workout

Researchers from Loughborough University in England found that exercisers who ate a meal which consisted of low glycemic carbs three hours before a workout were able to keep working out eight minutes longer than those who ate foods which were high glycemic foods or ate nothing at all. Eat an apple or some whole wheat crackers with natural peanut butter and stay energized longer.

In other words, science says eat fit foods, stay hydrated and keep moving and you'll be burning extra calories during the day to help keep you healthy, energized and strong.

Dec 10, 2007