Clean your house and burn some calories at the same time

Scrubbing, mopping and washing are great ways to get a workout, with the bonus of having a clean place after. — dpa

Cleaning your home can burn a great number of calories, making it comparable to a small workout, if not better – though perhaps dustier too, health experts say.

“An average cleaning session can easily burn more calories than a short exercise session,” says fitness trainer Henri Ciplajevs, who advises those considering a clean-up to not underestimate its value.