Housework Is Exercise Too

Do you want to run in the opposite direction when you hear the word exercise?. The fact of the matter is, it is not necessary for you to hit the gym on a regular basis in order to get in shape.  All you really need to do is keep your house clean.

Housework is one of those hidden gems of exercise.  Do you tend to plop onto the couch and watch TV whenever you have a few moments? If you get up and move around a little bit, even if you aren't exerting yourself enough to break a sweat, you are still going to see benefits from that effort.  Keeping your house clean is an excellent way to keep your body active without having to formally go into an exercise routine.

Light jobs such as dishwashing and ironing cause you to use and move your large muscles.  Dusting makes you stretch and bend.  And vacuuming can make you break a sweat if your house is big enough and you push a little harder.  And if you move a bit of furniture, that will really give your body a workout.

So next time you need to clean, don't do it because you have to, do it because it feels great to move your body.  You might just enjoy it!