Fall Chores can be Healthy
It’s time for the Fall season, which means the annual chores need to be done. Many of us put these chores off as long as possible. From raking, to cleaning the house, to splitting firewood, to getting ready for the holidays, these tasks need to get done. Many of these fall chores are physically exhausting. But, depending on your health, they can also be a great form of exercise and calorie burners.
Here are some healthy reasons why fall chores can help you get some exercise.
Raking Leaves – on average burns 280 calories per hour. 
Whether you have to rake leaves or grass clippings from your lawn, this chore is exactly that – a chore. However, raking is a great aerobic exercise that uses upper body strength and back muscles.
Splitting & Chopping Firewood: 400-500 calories per hour
This activity is very physical and works almost every muscle of your body. From squatting to get the wood, to stacking and chopping, you are working various groups and getting a good aerobic workout. Be sure to take precautions (safety) wear gloves and take breaks.
Fall Gardening: 200 -250 calories per hour
In some areas, gardening is still growing strong. In others, fall gardening chores might include cleaning out the garden for next year. Pulling out plants, weeds, as well as planting spring bulbs all burn calories and exercise your body.
Cleaning the House: 200-230 calories per hour.
Forget spring cleaning, there are many holidays in the fall that require some cleaning for guests, decorations and more. There are various levels of housecleaning, but for purposes here we’re talking moderate cleaning of many different household tasks. (Put some music on in the background and you might make this cleaning workout a bit more effective.)
*Calories burned based on an average 145-pound person.
On my next Post, I’ll give the fall chores that need to be accomplished to keep your lawn and landscaping looking good in the fall and through the winter.
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