6. Car Washing
For most people, a car is more than just a machine that takes you from one place to another. For many, it is like a second home. Therefore, its exterior and interior, just like your home should conform to your personal taste and standards. There are many people who take their cars to car washing services. However, if you have weight problems you may be missing a good chance to use it to your advantage. You can lose your weight by washing your car.
It has been determined that a standard and manual car wash can burn close to 150 calories. This is for every 30 minutes of car washing that you do. If you are living with your partner who has another car, it means that washing both cars will burn 300 calories in just one hour. This activity is as good as having some intensive exercises in the gym. If you are struggling with weight problems, consider washing your car every weekend.
There are several activities that are involved when washing your car. Some of them include rinsing the car with water, rubbing its surface to remove dirt, and scrubbing with a sponge. Furthermore, you will be required to rinse it away from the soap and dirt. All these activities are very involving and will take a lot of your time and energy. When using the water, ensure that you use a bucket rather than a hosepipe to get water.
The work needs to be done by using your arms, legs, and abdominal muscles. There are several body movements. For instance, there are sweeping movements, lunges, and squats that will be involved. All these form part of the work and are exercises on their own. The muscles in your legs and arms will be toned. In addition, you can wax your car to burn even more calories.