How household chores can help you lose weight

Mop the floor

Turns out, mopping is a great all-body intense exercise that strengthens your arms and works your legs. Sweeping and mopping can help burn a lot of calories - depending on the amount of time spent working. It is said that mopping for just 20 minutes can help you burn about 157 calories - the equivalent of 30 minutes of water aerobics. So if you want a flat tummy, get on your all fours and start mopping your floors instead of opting for your ‘mop with a stick’.