Intense exercises such as running, cycling and jumping rope will help you burn 1,000 calories in a day.

Losing 10 lbs. in one month is a challenging but achievable goal. Most slow and steady diet and exercise plans have you losing around 2 lbs. per week. As you track your daily calories, remember that you can trim calories by changing your diet as well as exercising.

The amount of calories you burn while exercising is formulated based on the intensity of the exercise and your weight. According to Calorie Lab, a 135-pound person doing squats for 15 minutes can burn 108 calories.

The Gazelle is a piece of home workout equipment. It provides a full body, low-impact workout. Before starting any new exercise program, talk to your doctor to make sure you're healthy enough to begin.

Music can be a major motivating factor when it comes to exercise. A study published in a 2006 issue of "Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness" found that music can be a helpful distraction when exercising, reducing the stress you may feel from fatigue.

While weight lifting is an effective form of exercise for building strength, burning calories and improving your health, there are numerous other ways to be active and burn 250 calories.