Cleaning house is a necessary job that many people dread. But there’s no reason it can’t be fun, productive and burn a few extra calories along the way. It can actually be part of a good physical workout plan--not to replace your regular run on the treadmill and dumbbell or yoga session but everything helps!
Making housework part of your workout schedule is all in how you approach the job.
Treat housework like a workout
Make sure there are no distractions. Turn off the telephone and television. This is an appointment with yourself just as important as if you were going to the gym. If you approach your housework this way, you’ll accomplish more and get it done faster.
Workout clothes
Put on comfortable working clothes or even an exercise outfit with exercise shoes. Wear cotton gloves to protect your hands. Bring along rubber gloves to wear over them for wet work. Be prepared to work quickly. The housework workout can burn a lot of calories depending on how quickly you move.