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by Kevin Prott

A lot of people found themselves homebound and feeling like they’re not getting the exercise they need. Take heart: An excellent way to burn few extra calories is just by doing some common chores around the home or neighborhood.

While you won’t be ‘exercising’ in the traditional sense, performing typical household chores will nonetheless help you burn lots of calories.

One excellent way to burn calories is through mowing your lawn (push mower, please, not a riding mower). Similarly, tending to a garden, pulling weeds, and so forth, will all help you ‘exercise’, while allowing you to enjoy the sunny weather!

Another calorie burning activity is to organise your drawers and wardrobes. Take out all the clothes you don’t wear anymore, try them on, bag them up and send them to a charity shop. You won’t burn a huge amount of calories doing this, but it sure beats slouching in front of the television and not doing any activity at all.

In fact, while you’re decluttering, consider organizing a large rummage sale. Again, get a lot of boxes and bags and go through your home, finding those things that you once thought were necessary, but now never use. Price everything, and then post signs around town. This is a way to make a few extra dollars as you lose a few extra pounds.

Anyone with kids knows that there are lots of ways to burn calories with them. Just a trip to the park is one way, but rather than going and sitting on the bench while they plan, join in the fun. Play ball with them or climb the bars or ride the teeter-totter. This will be great fun for the whole family, while being healthy as well.

If you don’t have children but you have a dog, then get out the leash and take the dog to the park instead. Take a ball to throw, which is great for the arms, and run around with your dog. Your dog will love the attention and the exercise and you are taking part in a great calorie burning activity.

Redecorating can be a great calorie burning activity. All the lifting and stretching is a great way to increase your exercise level and burn more calories. Make sure if youre lifting that you are doing it right, you dont want to end up in bed with a bad back! So get out the paint pots and the rollers and give your whole house a makeover. Not only will you be taking part in a great calorie burning activity but your house will be a fresh and inviting place to relax in afterwards.

In short, any household chore that gets you off the couch can be a good way to burn some extra calories. So get busy, have fun, and get healthy all at once!

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Wipe Out Wrinkles – FREE - Try Dermitage Dual-Action Wrinkle Reducer & Instant-Lifting System.


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Kevin Prott
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Friday, February 29th, 2008 at 6:37 am
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Diet
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