March Fitness #5: Random Calorie Burn

I don't know about you, but there are some days that I cannot get myself to do anything "fitness-y".  Like today...

I'm tired. I need a nap. And I have a headache. HOWEVER..... if I don't do anything then I will give myself grief later. 

Thinking about how I just want to go home and nap, I remembered that "household" activities also count as exercise and burn just as many calories.  It's just over a longer time period...

I found these examples from About.com.  Calories Burned with Home Activities (it lists a good amount of home activities including "child care-grooming, bathing, etc.".... how cool!)



Some of what counts toward today is....
1. Child care = 204 cal./hr.
2. Cooking = 135 cal./hr.
3. Feeding Animals = 170 cal./hr.
4. Cleaning Light = 170 cal./hr.
5. Carrying Small Child = 204 cal./hr.
6. Laundry = 136 cal./hr.
7. Reclining with Baby = 102 cal./hr.
Total: 1,121 cal.

That's a LOT!

Now, granted, I'm not feeding the dogs for an hour... but still... I'm burning calories. 

So, to all the full-time working wives/moms who are craving a nap and don't want to work out....RELAX!!! You are constantly working out! So give yourself a break and enjoy time with your family!