7 popular exercises that won’t burn as many calories as you think

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Fact-checked by Nick Blackmer Credit: Olga Pankova / Getty Images Many low-intensity exercises improve strength, flexibility, and balance, but burn fewer calories because they slow your pace and limit cardiovascular demand. Calorie burn is increased by adding intensity, resistance, incline, or aerobic intervals that increase your heart rate and work larger muscle groups. Modifying your … Read more