Certainly!  Here are some beginner exercises that burn 500 calories:

- Walking - An average human (62 kg) on a brisk walk (5.6 km/h) burns 500 calories in 2 hours and 7 minutes.  If your body mass is higher, it takes even less time walking.  For example, the average North American (80 kg) at the same pace burns the same amount of calories in 1 hour 38 minutes.  You can also space your walks throughout the day, instead of all at once, such as taking a 30-40 minute walk after each meal.  Fitness apps, wearable pedometers, and online fitness calculators can help estimate the calories for your body mass and pace.  One such example is [www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/healthtool-exercise-calculator](https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/healthtool-exercise-calculator).

- Bicycling - Leisurely biking (< 16 km/h) for the average person (62 kg) will also burn 500 calories in about the same amount of time (2 hours).  If you're able to keep a vigorous pace (23-25 km/h), you can burn the same 500 calories in only 49 minutes.  Off-road mountain biking is similarly intense, requiring only 57 minutes to reach 500 calories.  Modern aftermarket speedometers for bicycles often have a calorie counter which can help you estimate and reach your goal.  Stationary exercise bikes even have calorie calculators built-in, and many have beginner programs to guide your workout.

- Fitness Videogames - Have fun while exercising!  Wii Dance Dance Revolution burns 500 calories in only 1 hour and 10 minutes for an average-sized person.  There are hundreds of physical activity games, especially on platforms with motion controllers, such as the Wii, so there is no shortage of variety to keep you engaged, with titles to suit any play style and activity level.  And most fitness video games are designed for all ages, thus are very suited to beginners, whether that is beginners to fitness or beginners to videogames.  Dance games can also be commonly found in arcades, so it is a great way to workout even if you do not have a home system.  Additionally, most fitness and dance games have 2-player modes (some support even more players), so grab a friend!  Studies have shown exercising with a regular workout partner increases adherence to fitness goals.

- Dancing - Speaking of dance, 1 hour 48 minutes of dancing also burns 500 calories, on average.  Ballroom dance is a common form of organized dance for exercise and improving mobility among the elderly, and swing dancing has experienced a resurgence with the youth in recent years, both for exercise and socializing.  However, all forms of dance burn calories.  You can find the exact calorie expenditure of many forms of dance at the same link above.

- Housework - For example, 2 hours and 19 minutes of vacuuming burns 500 calories.  So you might just accomplish two goals at once by tackling a home project, such as cleaning out your garage!  If you run out of your own home improvement tasks, you can always help a friend or family member, or sign up for volunteer work.

These are just a few examples of beginner-friendly exercises.  There are as many ways to exercise as there are ways to move.  Fitness discussion groups online are a great way to find more exercises and calorie counts.  A fitness trainer can also give you new ideas, as well as tailor your workouts to your specific needs.   Any one or combination of exercises can help you reach your goal of 500 calories worth of exercise per day.
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