When the fall season is upon us we are greeted by many wonderful things, crisp air, football games, bon fires, and of course, those leaves falling all over your yard. Raking the lawn is one of the unavoidable chores of the fall season, but what about the health benefits that come along with it? Raking leaves is considered a moderate physical activity that builds upper body strength, back strength, and even burns calories. On average raking leaves will burn an impressive 300 calorie an hour. Lets take a look at the break down of calorie burning potential that raking up those pesky leaves has to offer you.
Calories Burned Raking Leaves By Body Weight And Time
All calorie calculations are based on a mid intensity pace.
Body Weight = 120 Pounds
5 Minutes – 16 Calories
10 Minutes – 32 Calories
20 Minutes – 64 Calories
30 Minutes – 96 Calories
60 Minutes – 192 Calories
Body Weight = 150 Pounds
5 Minutes – 22 Calories
10 Minutes – 44 Calories
20 Minutes – 88 Calories
30 Minutes – 132 Calories
60 Minutes – 264 Calories
Body Weight = 200 Pounds
5 Minutes – 32 Calories
10 Minutes – 64 Calories
20 Minutes – 128 Calories
30 Minutes – 192 Calories
60 Minutes – 384 Calories
Body Weight = 250 Pounds
5 Minutes – 42 Calories
10 Minutes – 84 Calories
20 Minutes – 168 Calories
30 Minutes – 252 Calories
60 Minutes – 504 Calories
Awesome Examples Of Raking Leaves And Incorporating Exercise
Correctly Raking Leaves
Raking leaves seems simple enough, but many people make it harder for themselves than necessary. In this video you are shown the proper way to rake leaves efficiently.
Realizing The Calorie Burning Potential
Many people see chores as necessary evils, but what if that chore could burn some serious calories? Would you be more motivated to get out there and get it done? Raking leaves is one of those chores, and the girl in this video realizes just how beneficial it will be to not only her yard, but also her health!