At home
Housework workout
Turn cleaning into a steady, useful workout.
- Lightintensity
- ~245kcal per hour
- Freebudget
- Lowimpact
Is housework workout right for you?
Turn cleaning into a steady, useful workout. It is a light-intensity, low impact activity that you can do at home, on your own. Expect to burn around 245 calories an hour, based on a 70 kg person.
Anyone can start. You can do it without spending anything.
Why try housework workout
- Burns calories. At around 245 kcal an hour it can help with weight loss alongside a balanced diet.
- Kind to joints. Low impact makes it a good choice if running or jumping is uncomfortable.
How to start housework workout
Put on music and clean energetically for 30 minutes.
You do not need any kit, so you can start today.
Keep the first few sessions short and easy, and aim for two or three a week.
Warm up for five minutes first, build up gradually and stop if anything hurts.
A 4-week starter plan
| Week | Sessions | Minutes each | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 20 | Learn the basics and keep every session easy. |
| 2 | 3 | 25 | Repeat last week and add a little time. |
| 3 | 4 | 30 | Add a session or make one a bit harder. |
| 4 | 4 | 35 | Your longest week. Book or plan what comes next. |
This is general guidance, not medical advice. If you have a health condition or injury, check with your GP before you start.
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