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Chores Double Duty

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Due to jam-packed schedules and the stressors of everyday life, it is often difficult for individuals to get in a well-needed workout. Most health professionals recommend that we get 30-45 minutes of exercise just about every day. This can be done all at once, or broken up throughout the day. Well, to most people's surprise, there are everyday activities and chores that allow individuals to get a light workout while keeping the house running smoothly. Now these may or may not make up the entire recommended 30-45 minutes, but it certainly counts toward them. Chores can now serve an important double duty. Here are nine fat-burning chores, along with tips to help you get the most out of them. Now you can burn some extra calories and tone up those …show more content…

They are required to keep an orderly home, but they can also contribute to a fitter waistline. Perhaps after reading this information, these chores may become a little more bearable.
There is no doubt in my mind that everyone wants to be fit and healthy. Nobody really wants to be overweight or obese, some cannot help it, with genetics playing a roll, but far too often a person becomes overweight by sure laziness. One must first have the will power to stop and say "Hey I am fat"! I need to do something about this and take better care of myself and now is the time. Being fit over 40 is not a difficult task to achieve; you must have the will to make the change. Getting fit over 40 is not a how to loose weight scam; you must make a lifestyle change. Once an individual, whether male or female, hits 30 your metabolism starts to slow down and your body cannot process fat in the same manor that it did when you were 20-years old. The effects of aging will affect the best of people. Some of the effects of aging are joint pain, back and neck pain, knee pain, elevated blood pressure, elevated weight, fatigue, these are all effects not only of aging, but also from living a sedentary lifestyle. There is a great …show more content…

So instead of chalking it as a loss I decided to take action and get creative. What I really like about snow workouts is that they train the body's energy systems so well. Energy systems are how your body utilizes oxygen and nutrients to perform physical tasks. Short bursts of high intensity exercise (like sprints) will greatly increase the performance of the body's energy systems. The obvious first choice for me was sidewalk shoveling. My wife suggested this exercise first thing in the morning. Yay! I ended up doing my walk and steps, the neighbors on both sides, and the connecting sidewalk out front. The twisting movements involved with shoveling, with the added weight of snow can give the core muscles a great workout. Make sure to switch hands every 10-15 reps while shoveling to make sure both sides of the core get a beating. I would advise a back brace to aid in good posture while shoveling. Improper lower back position with external loading can cause significant injury. The muscles most affected by shoveling are the External Obliques (love handles), Serratus Anterior (outer rib meat), Tendonous Inscriptions (six pack), and Gluteus Medius (upper butt, lower back). This muscle group is very important for athletic performance. Strengthening these muscles also helps to prevent back injuries by absorbing loads that might stress bone and

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