JAKARTA - Walking is known as one of the simplest and most effective forms of sport. This activity is easy to do, free of charge, and can be done almost anywhere.

In 30 minutes, someone weighing about 70 kg can burn approximately 140 calories just on foot. But, what if you don't like walking or just want to try something different?

The good news is, there are many daily activities that turn out to burn as many calories or even more than walking. Some of them may have become part of your routine, without realizing it has provided great physical benefits.

Here are 7 surprising activities that can be an alternative for walking for 30 minutes, as reported by the Eating Well page.

1. Gardening

When gardening, approximately 176 calories were burned. Who would have thought, farming in the yard can turn out to be a hidden sport? Activities such as hoeing, planting, or removing plants make the body continue to move. In addition to helping burn calories, gardening also provides long-term benefits through your own harvests.

2. Play with the kids

When playing with children, calories catch fire of approximately 140 calories. If you have children, grandchildren, or nephews, playing time with them is not only fun but also healthy.

Playing with moderate intensity, such as chasing or hide-and-seek, can burn up to 186 calories per 30 minutes. So, with a laugh and excitement, you are also exercising.

3. Tai Chi

Doing tai chi can burn calories by approximately 140 calories. Tai chi is known as a sport that combines slow movements with deep concentration and breathing. Despite appearing calm, this activity is able to train balance, flexibility, and calm of mind. Within half an hour, the burned calories are equivalent to walking, but with the addition of extraordinary relaxation benefits.

4. Cut the grass

Cutting grass makes calories burn as much as 193 calories. You can use a grass cutting machine. You not only make the page look neat, but also burn more calories because you have to push the machine while walking. This is equivalent to activities such as playing volleyball casually.

5. Clean the house

When cleaning the house, the calories burned as much as 123 '158 calories. Domestic work such as vacuuming dust, sweeping the bathroom, or washing the car can be quite serious physical exercise. This activity combines movement to lift, bend, and push. This helps the body stay active.

6. Sweeping or Compolating Leaves

Sweeping or tidying leaves makes calories burn as much as 140 calories. When fall arrives, fallen leaves can make the pages look messy. But make no mistake, simple activities such as sweeping leaves are quite effective in burning calories. At the same time, it is a good reason to breathe fresh air outside the house.

7. Fired the house

Your calori caught fire as much as 158 calories when painting the house. Giving a new color to the room turns out not only to refresh the atmosphere, but also to nourish the body. Painting the wall for 30 minutes can burn more than 150 calories, especially if you have to go up and down stairs or reach high corners.


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