If asked what is a great way to exercise daily, most likely vacuuming would not be a frequently thought-of response. Exercises are not limited to walks on the treadmill or bicycling. Vacuuming is not only a great way to clean the house, but also an excellent way to burn calories.
In fact, walking on a treadmill for half an hour only burns 114 calories and bicycling burns only 103 calories in comparison to vacuuming, which burns an incredible 135 calories in half an hour.
The average U.S. woman is 5' 3.7 tall and weighs 152 pounds. A brisk 30 minutes of daily vacuuming helps burn off 135 Calories. 135 Calories times 365 days in a year equals a staggering 49,275 calories burned in a year. Each pound of weight contains 3500 calories, therefore 49,275 calories equals an incredible 14 pounds lost in a year without dieting or formal exercise!
Imagine just 30 minutes a day of vacuuming can help you burn off 14 Pounds this year!
Using Vacuuming as Exercising:
Burns more calories then walking or bicycling
Assists in getting the house clean
Gives a sense of accomplishment, as more than just exercise is getting done
Eliminates need for a gym membership
Improve health
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Comparison of calories burned with each activity for half an hour |
Comparison of pounds lost in a year with each activity |
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