Many of us spruce up our homes in preparation for fall and winter. This year, since we will most likely spend even more time at home it seems like tackling a few household chores might make sense – especially if you learn just how many calories you can burn while doing them. Here are three household jobs that burn enough calories to qualify as an incredible workout.

Light Gardening 250 Calories / Hour

Raking leaves, moving potted plants inside, weeding are all great ways to prepare your yard for winter and get great outdoor exercise.

Painting 290 Calories / Hour

Painting is an excellent way to work your leg and arm muscles while building lean muscle mass at the same time plus youget a freshly room to enjoy for years to come.

Rearranging the Furniture400 Calories / Hour

Go ahead and clean under the couch and behind the chest of drawers. Moving furniture around can burn another 100 calories in just 15 minutes, and even more if you have to move anything up and down stairs!

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