I was just wondering the average of calories burned, or overall effectiveness of house cleaning as a daily workout?
(i.e. bending over and picking up a lot, scrubbing, sorting, sweeping, and walking around a lot, for 4 + hours.)
2006-11-26 14:58:18 · 6 answers · asked by mienjeann 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
I read something that said you can burn 250+ cal per hour by brisk housecleaning...
2006-11-26 14:59:55 · answer #1 · answered by Lindsay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's good for the recommend amount from the Surgeon General (at least 30 min. of moderate exercise everyday). But to improve your strength, muscular endurance or cardiovascular system then that will not work. You need to either perform a exercise program at home or your local gym.
2006-11-26 15:03:59 · answer #2 · answered by cameron lally cscs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have seen the amount of calories listed in Good Housekeeping. I can't remember the exact numbers, but they weren't very high. I wish it counted as a workout.
2006-11-26 15:00:00 · answer #3 · answered by blessedtexasmom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
from what I hear 100 calerys are burnt during vacuming alone.
But not by me often
2006-11-26 15:00:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe if you got creative with it...and danced while dusting...stretched while vacuuming u know...?
2006-11-26 15:08:23 · answer #5 · answered by D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
422 calories.
Coach
2006-11-26 15:05:18 · answer #6 · answered by Thanks for the Yahoo Jacket 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋