The following everyday activities all burn calories. Here’s what 20 minutes will get you:
Making beds-45 calories
Shopping with a cart-52 calories
Carrying groceries-57
Throwing a ball for a dog-64
Bowling-68
Weight -lifting-68
Walking- 2.5 mph-68
Walking -3.5 mph-86
Moderate housecleaning -79
Gardening- 90
Bagging leaves and grass(heavy yardwork)-91
Hiking hilly terrain -159
Jumping rope, moderate-277
Remember while daily activity contributes to your overall fitness, it does not take the place of regular, sustained aerobic exercise.
