Finding time to workout can be difficult. Between work, running errands, and taking care of the kids, time is sparse. However, even the simplest home tasks are a great way to burn calories and keep your body moving. Below are a list of simple chores and how many calories they burn:
Vacuuming
Vacuuming is a great way to tone arms as well as burn calories. An hour of vacuuming burns up to 180 calories.
Mowing the Yard
Save money by mowing your own yard instead of a lawn service. An hour of push mowing burns 267 calories.
Gardening
Now that the weather is nice it’s a perfect time to spruce up your yard. An hour of gardening burns 190 calories.
Dishes
Have the dishes piled up in the sink? Don’t fret- scrubbing those pots and pans will burn 160 calories in 30 minutes.
Ironing
Laundry can be a pain, but it does have its advantages. An hour of ironing burns up to 140 calories.
Next time you are dreading these household chores, remember these health benefits and clean your way to a better body!
Assistance Provided by Tori Thompson
