Your ‘Clean’ Workout Routine
Turn Household Chores Into Effective Exercise
Everyone knows how labor-intensive cleaning can be. A long day of scrubbing down your house is a great way to work your muscles and get your blood pumping, so crank up some tunes, grab a mop, and get ready to transform your cleaning routine into a great workout. To get physical benefits from cleaning, you need to turn up the intensity of your methods. Exaggerate your motions, pick up your pace, and keep your abs tight and knees flexed. Nearly any chore can be turned into an exercise, but here are some ideas to get you started. • Vacuum: Vacuum briskly nonstop for at least 20 minutes, switching arms as you go. For an added challenge, do lunges as you vacuum and remember to keep your toes pointed straight ahead and your knees bent at 90-degree angles. • Pick Up: Instead of simply bending over to pick up toys or clothes, do a squat with every item you grab. Remember to
use your legs, not your back. You can also do squats while unloading the dishwasher or with any other chore that involves repeated bending. • Wipe Down: Whether you’re wiping windows or scrubbing appliances, do big, exaggerated arm circles until your muscles start to burn and make sure you’re switching arms as you go. • Cook: It’s not cleaning, but it’s still a chore with useful downtime. While food is simmering or thawing in the microwave, do some pushups, situps, or planks to get your muscles moving. You can implement dozens of exercises to turn mundane activities into beneficial workouts. Some chores will burn more calories than others, but every bit of activity helps. Now’s the time to work your way to a cleaner house and a healthier you. The biggest compliment you can give us is referring friends and family. Thank you for all your referrals and keep them coming!
SUCCESS STORIES
“I started with Julian and Focus Physical Therapy after injuring my knee from overexertion. I couldn’t kneel or squat without feeling like my muscles were going to tear off of my knee. The Focus team helped me work through exercises and hands-on treatment to relax and strengthen the muscles around my knee, helping me to regain my full range of motion.” - Ryan Bouley “At Focus Physical Therapy, the staff is very helpful; I had calf pain that had been going on for a while. With hands- on therapy, exercise designed specifically for me, and laser treatment, I did experience some relief. Julian tried to zero in on just the area that was bothering me.” - Gail Storch.
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