A German expert said that wiping windows in particular is very effective because of the variety of movement patterns, such as squatting and stretching hands.
"Household chores have enormous health benefits, they help burn calories and fight stress," said Alexandra Borchard Baker, an expert with the German Consumer Protection Initiative.
| Window scanning is particularly effective due to the variety of motion patterns (German) |
Alexandra considered that doing housework is an alternative to sports because cleaning is a physical action that keeps the body in constant motion, noting that cleaning with a vacuum cleaner for 30 minutes and then wiping the ground for 15 minutes helps burn an average of 200 calories, which is equivalent to exercise. Cycling for half an hour.
On the other hand, the German ethnologist Katarina Zaug pointed out that doing housework is an effective weapon to combat psychological tension and a sense of calm and relaxation, provided they do in a fun and joyful atmosphere.
For this purpose, chores can be performed to the music, for example, dancing movements can be performed while using a vacuum cleaner.