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updated on June 17, 2021November 17, 2020Fitness

From Fit to Fabulous: Must-Have Athletic Wear in your Wardrobe

Staying healthy and fit is essential for your body and skin. You put lots of effort into your workout and diet to get the physique …

on October 11, 2020October 11, 2020Fitness Health & Wellness

These Are the Best Exercises to Do at Work

According to the CDC, over 40% of American adults are obese. This costs the U.S. healthcare industry around $147 billion per year, as people who …

updated on March 11, 2021September 13, 2020Fitness

Gaining Muscle Mass Fast: 7 Amazing Human Growth Hormone Benefits

Human Growth Hormone has been proven to increase muscle mass. It is a naturally occurring substance that produced by the body, making it a very …

updated on March 11, 2021September 7, 2020CBD Fitness

A Beginner’s Guide to Fitness and CBD: Everything to Know

Cannabis is at the forefront of a health and wellness revolution. More specifically, cannabidiol (CBD), the non-psychoactive compound of the plant, is one of the …

If you have a hard time motivating yourself to go to the gym, then you may want to consider a variety of home activities that burn calories. As we all know, the more you move, the more calories you burn. So if you eat 2000 calories a day and burn 2000 calories in daily exercise, then your weight will stay that same. However, to fit into the plus size skinny jeans you have your eyes on, you might need to burn more calories to lose some weight. One of the easiest ways to burn extra calories is from normal home activities. In fact, it is a lot more convenient than having to go to the gym every day. You can enjoy a great workout, revel in the convenience, and take off a few pounds. In addition, if you’re really motivated in wanting to lose weight, you can consume certain foods that help with weight loss. There is some amazing information available that can help launch your diet plan in the article, Benefits of Lemon Water for Weight Loss – 2020 Guide. No matter how motivated you are, doing just a few extra activities around the house on a daily basis will quickly burn extra calories and help you lose a few pounds and tone your body. Wash Your Car Believe it or not, just washing your car can burn a considerable amount of calories. Studies show that you can actually burn 135 to 185 calories every 30 minutes by washing your car by hand. In addition, you get the satisfaction of having a clean car. Vacuum the Carpets and Floors Vacuuming your carpets and floor can burn 95 to 165 calories every 30 minutes, depending on your weight. Add a few dance moves while you vacuum and you will drastically increase the number of calories you burn. Make and Change Your Beds Although it is a simple activity, making and changing your beds can help you burn extra calories. Changing and stripping the bed requires energy that burns 185 to 300 calories in 30 minutes. Plus you have a room that looks clean and spiffy. Mow Your Lawn Instead of procrastinating about mowing the lawn, get motivated. It is a great way to burn calories. In fact, 30 minutes of mowing will use up 135 to 200 calories every 30 minutes. However, if you use an old fashioned push mower you can burn an extra 30 to 40 calories every 30 minutes. Raking and Bagging Leaves A great way to get some exercise around the house is by raking and bagging leaves. This simple activity will actually burn 120 to 175 calories in 30 minutes. Additionally, your lawn will look clean and well-groomed, plus you will save money and not have to hire a lawn care service. Paint and Refurbish a Room or Your House A great way to get motivated to refurbish a room or paint the exterior of your home is by knowing you will lose a few pounds with the activity. In fact, 30 minutes of painting will burn between 135 to 170 calories per 30 minutes. In addition, if you need to prep the surface for painting, sanding by hand will up the burn plus keep you tone Gardening and Weeding One of the best ways to burn a lot of calories at home is by working in your garden. According to WebMD, only 30 minutes of pulling weeds will burn 139 calories for someone who weighs 125 pounds. If you weigh 200 pounds, you can actually burn 205 calories in 30 minutes. Gardening is also a fabulous way to tone and strengthen your muscles. Having Fun With Your Kids Playing with your kids is not only good for the family, but it actually burns calories, depending on the activity. Running around and being boisterous can burn 120 to 175 calories every 30 minutes. Simple activities like playing a board game or cards will burn up to 60 calories in 30 minutes. However, most games last more than 30 minutes, especially Monopoly. Playing a board game for three hours will burn around 350 calories. Staying Active No matter which home activities you choose to do, staying active will help you burn extra calories and lose weight. Likewise, step up your weight loss plan by eating healthy and adding extra moves while you have fun with the activities. Before you know it, you will lose a few extra pounds from the convenience of your own home.

updated on March 11, 2021August 3, 2020Fitness

Top Ways to Burn Calories With Everyday Home Activities

If you have a hard time motivating yourself to go to the gym, then you may want to consider a variety of home activities that …

updated on March 11, 2021April 17, 2018Blogging Fitness

Why Did Your Exercise Plan Fail? We Bet These Are The Reasons

If you are worried about the state of your health, you might decide to get fit fast. Perhaps you have recently completed the string test. …