Blood Sugar Impact: Gardening can increase the body's sensitivity to insulin, helping to lower blood sugar levels.
Duration: 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Calories Burned: Approximately 150-300 calories.
Benefits: In addition to exercise, gardening provides mental relaxation and stress relief, which can improve mood.
Blood Sugar Impact: Cleaning is a full-body workout that can boost metabolic rate, aiding in blood sugar control.
Duration: 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Calories Burned: Approximately 100-200 calories.
Benefits: Keeps the home environment tidy while increasing physical activity, beneficial for cardiovascular health.
Health Benefits: Hand washing clothes for 9 minutes is equivalent to walking 1,000 steps. This activity promotes blood circulation and increases physical activity, helping to lower blood sugar levels.
Duration: 9 minutes.
Calories Burned: Equivalent to walking 1,000 steps.
Health Benefits: Decluttering for 12-15 minutes is equivalent to walking 1,000 steps. This activity helps burn extra energy and lowers blood sugar levels by increasing physical activity.
Duration: 12-15 minutes.
Calories Burned: Equivalent to walking 1,000 steps.
Blood Sugar Impact: Walking is a low-intensity aerobic exercise that helps lower blood sugar levels.
Duration: At least 30 minutes.
Calories Burned: Approximately 100-200 calories, depending on walking speed and body weight.
Benefits: Interaction with pets provides emotional support, and walking can improve mood and sleep quality.
The estimated calories burned and time required are approximate and may vary based on individual weight, activity intensity, and duration.