How to Get Fit Cleaning House

Fitness can be surprisingly easy to obtain. You don't have to go to the gym, or ever leave your house. If you are cleaning house anyway, you can do it in a way that helps you get fit, lose weight and feel healthier.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. Turn up the music and dance while cleaning. No matter what chore you have next on your "to do list," motivational music makes it more fun. Pick favorites that get your blood pumping and makes you want to dance. Don't be modest; get every part of your body involved. This is the fun way to work your muscles and get cardio exercise in your routine.
2. Wash windows vigorously and alternate arms. The stretching motion for the higher spots will make your arms and torso leaner. Do the movements repetitively for every window.
3. Vacuum faster. This is where a heavy vacuum comes in handy. Push and pull quickly to give yourself a workout. Try to keep your back straight and don't hunch over. Do the same when mopping or sweeping. Work up a sweat.
4. Clean one room downstairs, then one room upstairs and alternate so that you are climbing the stairs more often. This is the best butt and thigh workout you'll get while at home. Take the stairs two at a time for even better results.
5. Separate the laundry into smaller piles to work from. The more walking (or dancing) you have to do room to room the more exercise you'll get.
6. Use groceries as weights when you're putting them up to get fit. Do tricep extensions over and behind your head with the milk jug. Curl your canned vegetables 8 to 10 times before putting them away.
7. Move big furniture and clean underneath. The more times you scoot out the sofa, the more toned your arms will be.

Tips & Warnings

• Alternate chores. Don't vacuum every room of the house at once. Keep your muscles from being overworked by giving them a break while doing another chore.