Cross-country skiing is a great calorie burning exercise. In fact, skiing or simulated skiing, is one of the best overall workouts you can have, according to many experts.

Vigorous cross-country ski exercise will burn between 531 and 776 calories an hour for a person who weighs between 130 and 190 pounds, according to www.shapefit.com

Calories burned during exercise is affected by body weight, intensity of workout, conditioning level and metabolism.

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