How to Burn Calories Doing Housework

Think your schedule is too booked to fit a workout in? Think again! Here’s a helpful guide in how to burn calories doing housework that will not only get your heart rate going but also leave your house clean and organized…it’s a win-win!

1. Washing Dishes

Burn 50 calories* for every 30 minutes of washing dishes.

2. Vacuuming

Burn 100 calories* for every 30 minutes of vacuuming.

3. Folding Laundry

Burn 80 calories* for every 30 minutes of folding laundry.

4. Dusting

Burn 180 calories* for every hour of dusting.

5. Mopping or Sweeping

Burn 150 calories* for every hour of mopping or sweeping.

6. Decluttering

Burn 85 calories* for every hour of decluttering.

7. Cleaning the Windows

Burn 160 calories* for every 45 minutes of cleaning the windows.

8. Grocery Shopping

Burn 350 calories* for every hour of grocery shopping.

9. Cooking

Burn 120 calories* for every hour of cooking.

8. Shoveling Snow

Burn 300 calories* for every 45 minutes of shoveling snow.

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*Calories burned is based on 170-pound adult and can vary per person. Stats provided by the Calorie Control Council.

Amanda Stewart

As a mom of two littles, Amanda knows firsthand the struggles of balancing a busy schedule with a healthy lifestyle (hint: it involves coffee...a lot of coffee). Having successfully shed the baby weight (and more!) by implementing a balanced, realistic lifestyle focused on nutrient-rich foods and daily workouts that vary between cardio, weight lifting, and yoga (variety is KEY!), Amanda loves to hear what's worked for others. Overseeing HealthyWage's winners relations, where she gets to chat with participants and learn about their weight loss journey, Amanda enjoys helping our winners share their success and hopefully inspiring others. If you've achieved success with HealthyWage and would like to share your story, please contact Amanda at [email protected].

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