A Great Hobby For All Ages

March 9th, 2010 | by |

Some people find going to the gym dreary. They simply hate the repetitive workout routines, plus they have to pay the monthly fees. But you can have your regular workout even without heading to the gym. Plus you need not buy any piece of fitness machine.

Instead of focusing on how you can lose weight fast, focus on how you can be fit. This way, you’re aiming for long-term goals. Chances are, once you get a fitter body, you’ll be able to sustain this for the rest of your life. So how do you expend calories at home without doing boring work out routines? By cleaning the house!

Use the stairs frequently to exercise your lower body. To force yourself to climb up and down the stairs, do not clean an entire floor first before moving to the next. Instead, clean a small portion on one floor, then go to another floor to clean a small portion there. As a finale, vacuum-clean the stairs for a dose of weight lifting.

Sure using your dyson vacuum dc17 makes your floor cleaning more efficient. However, if you want to burn more calories, use a conventional broom and mop for the task. For a medium-sized carpet, have it taken outside to shake off dirt and dust. For large ones, if there’s a need to use a vacuum, try to manually pick your pet’s hair and other visible debris first.

Place a rag on each hand and start wiping off dirt on surfaces. This will give your arms exercise, and firm them up. When cleaning what’s under furnishings, move them out of the way, instead of reaching under them with a broom. For very large ones, you can slide them across the floor, or ask for assistance. But carry smaller ones to provide you with exercises involving resistance or weights.

Cleaning and maintaining the garden is also a good way to burn off excess calories. Start by trimming the bushes, followed by removing the weeds. Then proceed with sweeping all the fallen leaves, branches and other debris. Mow the grass, then follow it with watering of the plants.

Of course your work out should be accompanied by healthy eating habits. Preparing your own meals gives you the benefit of knowing what goes into your mouth. When cooking low-fat dishes, worry not that they might end up uninteresting. You may add zest to your creations using spices, mirin seasoning, and the like. Also, you can simply buy a recipe book designed for health-conscious people.

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