Wellness
Trainers have some advice for making the most of laundry day.
Nothing makes you break a sweat quite like toting groceries 10 city blocks.
It’s ahack for lazy girls, thoseshort on time, and anyonetoo tired to cleanandgo to the gym.
To find out more, I asked trainers to chime in.
Do Chores Count As A Workout?
Ask any fitness expert and theyll tell you that all movement is good for you.
Every little bit helps, including chores.
Its also true that many chores help strengthen certain muscle groups, she says.
Your core engages to keep you steady as you sweep, vacuum, or wipe a surface.
And your lower back and shoulders get some love when you reach overhead to dust high places.
To stay strong, dedicate a few days a week to a 20 to 40-minute routine.
Heres what to know.
About to go on a cleaning spree?
Remember to put on your smartwatch before you roll moving.
If your heart rate gets high enough, you might get those sweet, sweet zone minutes, too.
You know how you focus on maintaining goodform while doing squatsordeadlifts at the gym?
Pay just as much attention while doing chores at home.
Engage your glutes by squeezing them as you rise up and just like that youll be working your booty.
you’re free to also treat grocery bags like kettlebells and do afarmers carry exercise.
Arm and core workout achieved.
For example, when cleaning the house you could combine rooms with different movements, Belluomo says.
Anytime you enter the living room, do30 seconds of jump squats.
When youre by your bed,jog in place for 30 seconds.
And when you pop in to clean the kitchen, dopush-ups against the counterbefore mopping.
Itll help you knock out your chores, and a few quick workout moves, all at once.
