6 Household Chores to Make You Healthier

Losing weight is a constant struggle for most of us. On top of that, many of us do not feel like going to the gym or taking up an active exercise routine to lose weight. Therefore, losing weight becomes a dreary affair. So what can we do to lose weight? Take a look at your household chores. I know, many of us try to overlook household chores or tend to defer these. After all, ironing, vacuuming, or cleaning kitchen is not a very attractive idea. But we have to do it because these things need our attention. And this is where; we can lose weight by making small changes to our daily activities.

Here I do not intend to overlook the importance of the gym. I want you to realise how our daily chores can become an exercise routine and we reap the benefits. Here are some daily household chores that we do. Let us learn how these can help us to keep fit and healthy. I have also indicated expected calories loss in doing these chores. For more information refer to this.

6 Household chores to keep fit

  1. Washing your car: I am sure many of us are doing this task on a regular basis. Try making some changes to the way you are washing your car. Squat when you are cleaning the tyres, and extend your arms to reach hard-to-reach-areas. This is an excellent exercise for your arms and legs. Make every effort to clean each area of the car. While washing your car the stretching, bending, and twisting will do you a lot of good. (Expected calorie loss: 140)

woman washing a car

  1. Making your bed: Every morning making your bed is a task that kick-starts your day. Spreading the bed linen, cleaning under the bed, and keeping books, tabs, phones in their proper places are wonderful exercises for your waist area and your fingers. Moreover, this is one of the household chores which will uplift your mood right away. (Expected calories loss: 130)
  2. Take your dog for a Walk: If you have a dog as your pet, you must be taking it for a walk. Take a brisk walk and do not stroll. If possible, go for a slow jogging to help your dog keep pace with you. Walk a longer distance than you usually do. Early morning walks are beneficial for your health. It keeps you happy and feeling fine throughout the day. And if you have your dog for your company, that is a bonus. (Expected calorie loss: 150)woman taking her dog for a walk
  3. Walk to the nearby store: Do you pick up grocery for home? If the store is only 2 kilometres away, it is a good idea to walk to the store rather than taking your car. Better still; take your cycle if you have one. Cycling improves blood circulationĀ and keeps your heart healthy. It flushes out the toxins and brings a healthy glow to your face. This household chore is an excellent fitness program. All you need to do is to make a small change in your habit. (Expected calorie loss: 190)girl riding a bicycle
  4. Vacuum Cleaning: This is an excellent exercise for your arms, hips, legs, and upper body. Bending, stretching, and squatting can work wonders for your body. Make some changes to the routine work. Try squatting to clean under the sofa, tables, and beds. Clean the entire household, if time permits. This household chore can become a complete exercise plan once you apply the changes. (Expected calorie loss: 90)
  5. Working in the Kitchen: Let us a take look at the chores we do in the kitchen. It involves cooking, washing dishes, and cleaning the counters. Now let us think about how we can make an exercise plan out of this. Keep tea, coffee, sugar, spices, and other frequently used ingredients on the top shelf. Take a deep breath when you try to reach there. Stay in that position for a few seconds. Exhale and come back to your normal position. Try to inhale and exhale slowly while washing your dishes. Keeping a control over your breathing calms your mind and you feel relaxed. (Expected calorie loss: 160)
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There are many more household chores like sweeping, cleaning the garden or bathroom, and ironing. All these activities can make you stay fit and healthy. However, these can sometimes drain you because these are not tasks most of us enjoy. So make it interesting by playing some music you love and sing along. Believe me, it is a great mood booster.

 

 

 

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    Amy
    July 19, 2018 - 1:07 pm

    Awesome, I never thought of housework as being good for our health….im really going to look at it differently from now on šŸ˜ƒ

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    July 19, 2018 - 3:55 pm

    Nice list! One of my favorite ways to get exercise while doing the chores is shoveling snow in the winter. It’s hard enough to go outside when it’s super cold out, but shoveling snow is pretty intensive and relaxing at the same time.

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