Turn chores into a fitness routine
April 18, 2018
Turn chores into a fitness routine
(HealthDay)—Is the "e" word—exercise—a downer for you?
If so, you need look no further than everyday chores to find new ways to ramp up your workout level and burn more calories.
Remember, if you're moving you're burning calories—and the movement doesn't have to be on a treadmill or even in a gym. In fact, one eight-year study found that people got the same health benefits whether they went to the gym, walked to work or did household chores.
The benefit, of course, depends somewhat on the chores you're tackling. Some are more labor intensive than others, so you can burn the same number of calories in a shorter time. For instance, you'd need to wash windows, floors or your car for 45 to 60 minutes to get the same effect as 30 minutes of raking leaves and just 15 minutes of shoveling snow.
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