VIDEO: This sport burns the most calories

Credit: BEN GRAY/AJC

Credit: BEN GRAY/AJC

Participating in sports is a great way to stay in shape. However, there are some that burn more calories than others, according research from the National Institute of Health and the Mayo Clinic.

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So, which athletic activity sheds the most weight?

The study revealed that out of eight sports analyzed, running took the top spot. Sprinting at 8 mph depletes 1,074 calories per hour. Soccer placed second with 937 calories burned per hour, and Taekwondo was No. 3 with 877 calories burned per hour.

Take a look at the Business Insider video below to see which others made the cut.