It’s a great time of year to go outside, clean up the yard and get some exercise. Exercise experts say raking leaves can provide an effective workout. The number of calories burned raking depends on factors like your weight, the intensity of the activity and how long you do yard work. According to the American Council on Exercise (ACE), here's an estimate of how many calories people with the following weights burn during an hour of yard work, like raking:
100 pounds: 181 calories
125 pounds: 226 calories
150 pounds: 272 calories
175 pounds: 317 calories
200 pounds: 362 calories
225 pounds: 408 calories
250 pounds: 453 calories
275 pounds: 498 calories
300 pounds: 544 calories
But remember that these numbers are just estimates — for instance, if you rigorously rake leaves, you may burn more calories than if you rake lightly or take frequent breaks.
Source: https://www.livestrong.com/article/305816-how-many...

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