housework as exercise

jadorex40x
jadorex40x Posts: 29 Member
edited September 24 in Fitness and Exercise
why isnt housework in the exercise section i am always reading how you can burn calories by vacuuming etc

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  • kmeekhof
    kmeekhof Posts: 456 Member
    why isnt housework in the exercise section i am always reading how you can burn calories by vacuuming etc

    I just include housework as part of my "active lifestyle" since it is something I do everyday no matter what.
  • TrainingWithTonya
    TrainingWithTonya Posts: 1,741 Member
    Because it is assumed that it is already included in your daily calorie burn based on activity level. Even sedentary is allowing for up to 30 minutes on the feet and moving per day. So, unless you have your calorie intake set at lower then sedentary or are doing marathon cleaning, you aren't really burning any more then your normal calorie burn from housecleaning.
  • paulettac
    paulettac Posts: 101
    It's listed under cleaning.
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