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Sunday, September 5, 2010

Easy Ways to Fit in Exercise!

It seems like these days just about everyone knows that exercise is one of the most important factors in good health and longevity. For many of us though, getting to the gym or devoting time just for exercise can be difficult. There's work everyday, taking the kids to school, running errands, paying bills, cooking, yard work, and even cleaning the house. After taking care of all of those things, where can you fit exercise? Well, read on for some ideas to fit in exercise, because it's simpler than you think. (Calories burned are an estimate based on 60 minutes of activity for a 150 pound person)

  1. Packing Suitcase for Vacation- 144 calories
  2. Ironing Clothes- 153
  3. Washing Dishes- 153
  4. Pushing a Stroller with a Child- 180
  5. Cooking Dinner- 180
  6. Loading and Unloading the Car- 216
  7. Carpentry Work- 252
  8. Walking or Running Play with Your Kids- 270
  9. Raking the Lawn- 270
  10. Push Mowing your Yard- 297
  11. Washing the Car- 306
  12. Painting the House- 342
  13. Cleaning the Gutters- 360
  14. Gardening- 369
  15. Construction or Remodeling Work- 396
  16. Rearranging Furniture- 450

So next time you think you have too much to do to exercise, think again! Pick an activity and get going. For more information on calories burned during different activities, check the website: http://www.healthstatus.com/calculate/cbc.

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