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12 Jobs to Do Around the House That Can Substitute Going to the Gym
Scrub, Vacuum, and Mop
First of all, remember that most of us need 30 minutes of consistent, heart-pumping exercise every day. If you're using housework to reach a fitness goal, be sure you don't overestimate the amount of time you're actively cleaning. As one study found, overestimating can backfire, leading to weight gain. So, set your phone's timer to 30 minutes, put on your favorite music, and get cleaning. Your floors are a good place to start: Thirty minutes of vigorous scrubbing, vacuuming, and mopping can burn between 99 and 166 calories, depending on your weight and the intensity of activity.
Meal Prep and Cleanup
A delicious, home-cooked meal is healthful, and so is the prep and cleanup before and after. Chopping vegetables, setting the table, scouring pots, and doing dishes by hand are all ways to stay active and burn a few extra calories—more than a few, in fact. Standing and washing dishes by hand for 30 minutes can torch between 187 and 300 calories, depending on your weight and how vigorous you are with that sponge.