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Exercise modes for yardwork, housework, cleaning etc

Status: New Submitted by on ‎12-20-2025 10:27
2 Comments (2 New)
After spending a backbreaking sweaty hour raking up leaves from yard & street, and then some scrubbing kitchen counters & cooktop... WHY do you not have HOUSEHOLD exercise modes to track the IMPORTANT work people do at home? Big portion of steps!
Yardwork (mowing, raking, snow shoveling!, even gardening)
Housework (cleaning, vacuum, de-cluttering)
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cgamiga
First Steps
‎12-20-2025 10:31
‎12-20-2025 10:31

eg, I just spent 4000 steps just raking back yard, and am sweating in 60F temps. Arm & back workout.
Yesterday I got 10k steps raking street leaves, and sweeping driveway etc.

Wife spent 30mins+ vacuuming house.

These daily steps and movement are the REAL part of most people's lives. 
Should be able to track and recognize and reward such work.

joenjade2
First Steps
‎01-01-2026 08:31
‎01-01-2026 08:31

Absolutely! Everyday chores like yardwork and cleaning are serious calorie burners and deserve recognition. Some tips on tracking these activities more effectively and staying motivated can be found on Utmost Array blog, which really highlights how “household workouts” count just as much as gym sessions.

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