Mowing the Lawn
Aside from sitting astride a riding mower (only the push variety counts here) you can shed about 350 calories mowing your lawn. Take an extra 20-minutes and rake up the grass clippings for an additional 150-calories burned.
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Dusting
You don’t have to ignore that thin layer of dust on your shelves and coffee table any longer. You can avoid the gym and chase dust bunnies at home instead, plus you’ll burn about 100-calories if you really get into those forgotten corners.
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Repainting
It turns out that a fresh coat of paint does more than just brighten up the mood in your dining room. Slapping on a bright, new color will transform your abode and help you burn 1,000 calories by the time you apply that second coat.
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Moving
Be the friend that always jumps at the chance to help friends and family move. You’re buddies might think you’re just a super nice person. They don’t have to know you’re actually doing it to burn about 500-calories per load of furniture successfully moved down treacherous stairs.
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Smooching
Of course, after all of those chores you deserve some cozy time with your special someone. Don’t feel guilty, a 30-minute smooching session will burn about 30-calories—50-calories if it’s really vigorous!
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Emily Lockhart
Emily Lockhart is a certified yoga instructor and personal trainer. She believes that being healthy is a lifestyle choice, not a punishment or temporary fix to attain a desired fitness or body image goal. Anna helps her clients take responsibility for their own health and wellness through her classes and articles on ActiveBeat.