- Washing the dishes can burn 170 calories per hourwashing dishes image by Horticulture from Fotolia.com
Many exercises and fat-burning activities can be practiced regularly at home in order to keep fit without the aid of gym equipment. Individuals should try to be active for at least half an hour every day, practicing the recommended exercises or carrying out everyday chores. Make exercise enjoyable by playing your favorite music while carrying out a routine. - The plank does not require any gym equipment, making it a suitable exercise to do at home. This exercise strengthens the core muscles of the body, firming the abdominal muscles and increasing overall strength and balance. Lie face down on an exercise mat, resting on your elbows and curling your toes under before lifting your body up to make a straight line parallel with the ground. Hold for ten seconds and lower. The pose can be held for longer as strength increases.
- The squat is an effective exercise to burn fat all over the body, as it focuses on the large muscle groups, which aids in the increase of metabolism. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, then bend your knees and sit back into your hips. Stand back up. Household objects such as bottles of water can be used as hand weights to make this exercise more challenging. Hold the weights with the arms at your side and raise them up and forward while squatting.
- Cleaning the house can be an effective method of exercising. According to Calorie Count, activities such as window washing and washing the car can burn up to 204 calories an hour, ironing can burn up to 156 calories an hour and mopping floors or vacuuming can burn up to 238 calories an hour.
