Can you really get all the exercise you need just by cleaning your house? There are at least two people who thing so. The self proclaimed Clean Momma even has a website and so does Stevie Markovich. Mr. Markovich says he has kept himself in shape for the last sixteen years with aerobic housecleaning exercises. Just the sound of that makes me tired.
Mr. Markovich performs lunges and hip twists while vacuuming, he also wears a backpack full of books while mowing the lawn to increase the workout. The craziest thing is lifting the couch with one arm while vacuuming under it with the other, I don’t think that is something most of us should attempt.
I spent some time on the Clean Momma website and I wasn’t sure whether to laugh or try it out. Her mother in law is making a brisket while doing calf raises. As I wandered around the site I found moves for my tummy, arms, butt and legs, she really does have everything covered. And, just in case you need it, there is a video you can buy.
I have to say visiting the website was entertaining but I really don’t think it would be all that useful to me. I’m the queen of speed cleaning and getting things done. I don’t have time to work out my arms every time I wipe down the counters or so plies every time I cook.
Housework is work, no doubt about it but I don’t really think the hour or so a week I spend doing the big cleaning really benefits my fitness and the day to day cleaning is done so quickly because I need to move on to other things.
Go take a look at her site, you may find that this is the perfect exercise routine for you. As for me, I think I will start doing lunges while vacuuming, I really need one more thing to increase my intense dislike for vacuuming!