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Raking leaves is a necessary chore for many, but can also provide a great workout, just be careful  of your back and don't strain.

Base figures can be used as a guide to calculating your approximate calorie burn based on your weight. Increase slightly for men. Increase slightly for above-average fitness level.


* Calories Burned reflects the approximate calorie burn for a 150-pound woman of average fitness level.

Calorie burn chart - find out how many calories you're burning up
Calorie Burn Chart - Daily Routine
Activity
Base Figures
Calories Burned *
Cooking (moderate effort)
0.012
110
Driving
0.012
110
Eating
0.009
85
Gardening (general)
0.035
320
Housekeeping (moderate)
0.017
160
Lawn mowing (push type mower)
........(suggested by CC of Horseheads NY)
0.044
400
Playing in the pool with kids
........(suggested by R.S. of Prichard, WV)
0.030
270
Raking leaves
0.032
290
Shopping (mall or city street shops)
0.020
180
Shoveling snow
0.047
430
Sitting
0.009
85
Sleeping
0.006
55
Standing
0.011
100
Vacuuming (moderate effort, not self-propelled machine)
0.020
180
Window washing
0.020
180
Wood chopping (including stacking and carrying)
........(suggested by JA of Cabool, MO)
0.045
410


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