You don’t always have to hit the gym to burn calories and get a great workout. Believe it or not, household chores, playing with the kids and even cooking dinner can add up to burning extra calories. Here’s a sample of how many calories you can burn with these everyday tasks.
Housework (30 minutes): 100 calories
Chasing/Playing with kids (30 minutes): 135 calories
Cooking (30 minutes): 90 calories
Playing catch (30 minutes): 86 calories
Shooting baskets (30 minutes): 163 calories
Handball (30 minutes): 410 calories
Washing the car (30 minutes): 150 calories
Walking the dog (30 minutes): 108 calories
Shopping (30 minutes): 80 calories
Playing guitar (30 minutes): 108 calories
Bowling (30 minutes): 125 calories
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