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Vacuuming the carpet

You probably read this physical activity idea and said the heck with that! Who wants to do housecleaning? Well to tell you the truth, vacuuming and other household chores are a great way to get your body moving, and moving your body means getting rid of those extra calories. Believe it or not, a person weighing 150 pounds can burn almost 100 calories in only a half an hour of vacuuming!

Plus, there is nothing better than coming home from work to a nice, clean house. It helps you relax and unwind after a hectic day. So look on the bright side, vacuuming can actually help you both mentally and physically! Who would have thought!