In our society today, people are
suffering from obesity and ill-health related to lack of exercise like never
before. In most cases, the habit of idleness and/ or the perceived expense of
exercise may be blamed for this. However, I can tell you that you don't need a
gym membership to keep fit! Your own property can present ways for you to
improve your health! Your house offers many opportunities to exercise,
especially if you have renovating, moving in or out, or landscaping to do. By
making a few small changes to your routine, you can get more out of your
property than just an attractive living space; it can be your fitness center as
well.
Yard maintenance gives you many
opportunities for exercise. Instead of getting the latest gas-powered lawn
gadgets, look into non gas-powered ones. You can even use a cutlass which will
give more room to exercise not just your arms or upper body but the entire
system. You can also use a push mower instead of a gas-powered one. A
gas-powered mower can add as much pollution to the atmosphere as a car and
doesn't burn as many calories.
Landscaping is a huge calorie-burner.
If you do as much as possible yourself, you will burn phenomenal amounts of
energy lifting, carrying, digging, and placing. Gardening is another mild
exercise that pays off with health benefits. Don't spray weed killer on weeds;
get down there and pull them out yourself! You will burn about 250 calories an
hour while you preserve the health of your environment and get rid of unwanted plants.
Household chores are workouts in
disguise. For those who find it agonizing to go through chores, the best way to
get it done is to treat it like a workout. Allot yourself an hour or a
half-hour. Now move to get the household chores done. Carry the garbage out,
get the laundry to the laundry room and vacuum the floor with energy. Lifting
things to clean under them is another weight bearing exercise and don't forget
running up and down the stairs when you need something. Once your allotted time
is up - STOP. Your workout is
Little projects around the house can
cost less if you learn how to do them yourself. They also provide hidden ways
of exercising. If you are the one climbing the ladder to clear the gutter,
please don't forget proper safety measures, you are the one reaping the benefits
of the exercise. The same goes for painting, small repairs and rearranging the
furniture. Raking and bagging dirty and leaves is excellent.
Just spending more of your time
physically maintaining your house and property will pay off, not just in the
pleasure of having an attractive home in good repair, but also in your personal
fitness and health. In our present society, labor-saving devices are often not
as labor-saving as they seem. You need to exercise and stay fit. Your home is a
great place to start. Start now!
