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Housecleaning Workout Tip: Wiping Down Major Appliances

By Cindy | November 29, 2007

With all the hustle and bustle of the holidays, the kitchen received the bulk of your attention. I have a few exercise moves you can combine with cleaning your major appliances of grimy fingers, big and small, and to wipe away signs of cooking. With your cleaning solution and rag in hand, tackle the surfaces of all your major appliances in the kitchen. For the refrigerator, microwave, and hood over the stove, complete a set of leg lifts while standing. Here are two moves that you can do while cleaning any of your appliances in a standing position. For additional resistance, strap on ankle weights.

1. Standing Leg Lifts: Keep your back aligned with your hips. Lean slightly into the appliance as you clean. Focus on pressing your leg behind you in a slow and steady pace. See this illustration for a visual aid.
2. Standing Side Leg Lifts: Keep your abdominals tight. Support your self with your free hand with a chair beside you or by using the counter top. Complete the lifts in a deliberate and slow manner. See this illustration.

For your lower appliances, the face of the dishwasher and stove, perform Plie squats. With your legs slightly beyond shoulder width apart and your toes pointed outward, bend the knees (do not extend beyond your toes) and lower your body into a squat. While cleaning the appliance, maintain your balance and return to standing position. Add a couple more squats (10 if possible) before moving on to your next appliance. If you’re really ambitious, then perform your chores with baby stapped on as illustrated by Stroller Strides.

Housecleaning is a chore, but with a little bit of a twist, it can be a great opportunity to sneak exercise into your day.

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