10 Household Chores That Can Help You Shed Excess Weight

(This article is meant for informational purposes only and must not be considered a substitute for advice provided by qualified medical professionals.)

Zee Media Bureau
Nov 06, 2023

Mopping floor

Surprisingly, you are stretching your body and using your core muscles as you bend and extend your arms to clean those difficult-to-reach areas of your home.

Cleaning bathrooms

Try to alternate between using your right and left arms as you scrub the floor and bathware.

Washing your car

While the majority of you aren't really going somewhere, it is still a good idea to wash and clean your car occasionally to keep it in good condition.

Doing laundry by hand

Although it may be exhausting, the movement helps in burning calories.

Gardening

Use sufficient padding when weeding on your hands and knees, and engage your abs by keeping them tense throughout the workout.

Sweeping

Give your floors a good cleaning to tone your arms and burn calories.

Rearranging Furniture

Moving furniture around the house can engage your core and build strength.

Cleaning Windows

Using your arms to scrub and wipe can be a fantastic upper body workout.

Kneading Dough

Preparing chapati or roti dough involves substantial upper body strength and helps tone your arms and shoulders.

Grinding Spices and Masala

Manual grinding with a mortar and pestle or a traditional stone grinder is a fantastic way to strengthen your arm muscles and improve hand coordination.

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