Mindless burning

If you don’t have time for a workout, try any of these five activities that will burn calories with minimal effort.

1. Studies show that students who fidget burn up to 350 more calories a day than those who sit completely still during class. So don’t judge that annoying leg-bouncer — join in on the bouncing.

2. When scheduling classes, consider the locations of the buildings. Try to enroll in classes that are held all over campus so you have to walk. Kelley to Rawles Hall in 15 minutes? Challenge accepted.

3. Laughing for 10 to 15 minutes daily burns about 50 calories. Catch an act at the Comedy Attic to burn up to 300 calories just by cracking up at some jokes.

4. Feeling guilty about downing that Blue Moon? Play one hour of darts at the Video Saloon on West Seventh Street and burn up to 200 calories.

5. Bike to class. Twenty minutes of biking burns around 100 calories. For an extra burn get your hands dirty and build your own bike at the Bloomington Community Bike Project.