Get Ready for Spring with My Spring Cleaning Workout

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As I was browsing around my local Duane Reade store I walked past their brand of great cleaning supplies. It reminded me that I still haven't done any Spring Cleaning. I decided to include exercise and turn my spring cleaning into a workout!


Everything I needed for my #DRSpringTime cleaning was conveniently displayed in one location.


When I got home I gathered all of my cleaning supplies in one place and printed out the Spring Cleaning Workout Checklist that I created. The checklist has a list of cleaning tasks to complete per room in your house. Also included in the checklist is a specific exercise to do per room and the calories burned. (Please note that the calories burned are per 200 pound female. You can use http://www.myfitnesspal.com/exercise/lookup if you want to get an accurate count for yourself.) The checklist is broken up into 4 parts. I did 2 parts per day and took breaks in-between for meals and snack time



While you are burning calories scrubbing the stove you can use a can of soup to do 20 bicep curls per arm. Make sure your elbow is touching your side. Lift your arm all the way up to your chest and repeat.


While you are polishing the furniture do 20 lunges per leg. Step forward with one leg and lower your hips until both knees are bent at about a 90 degree angle. Make sure your front knee is above your ankle and not pushed out too far. Your other knee should not touch the floor. Keep the weight in your heels as you push back up to your starting point.


While I was cleaning out my closets and drawers I found clothes that were too big for me. That gives me a lot of motivation to keep going. It makes me happy that I can donate the clothes and buy some new ones for myself. 

Check out Duane Reade's Cleaning products here: www.duanereade.com. You can follow them on Twitter, Facebook and @DuaneReadeNYC on Instagram.

What do you do for spring cleaning that can double for exercise?

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  1. LaVonneMarch 17, 2014 at 4:55 PM

    I'd be dancing for 10 minutes too! A fun post. Thanks for sharing. I do need to do some spring cleaning.

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  2. AnonymousMarch 17, 2014 at 5:40 PM

    ah, spring cleaning.....i guess exercise would be using the Swiffer...... :D

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  3. JennMarch 17, 2014 at 6:21 PM

    I LOVE this idea! It is great to share ideas where women can get in more exercise.

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  4. EstherMarch 17, 2014 at 6:30 PM

    Perfect! I love this idea! I need to find ways to get some more exercise into my daily routine. I am dreading spring cleaning but maybe if I think of it as a workout it might make it a little easier.

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  5. Terri GrotheMarch 17, 2014 at 6:46 PM

    I love this incredible idea.

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  6. earthlingorgeousMarch 17, 2014 at 7:37 PM

    Spring cleaning workout! Love the term haha. Don't wanna do it yet tho. Haha!

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  7. UnknownMarch 17, 2014 at 8:40 PM

    I like how you incorporated exercise is normally a tiring thing to do..

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  8. Heather JonesMarch 17, 2014 at 9:06 PM

    LOL! I love this. I tend to put on workout music when I'm cleaning. Helps to burn a lot of energy!

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  9. Kiittäkää Aina ja KaikestaMarch 17, 2014 at 9:12 PM

    Great tips! I love to use cleaning as an exercise also. But usually I do some dance moves. Because after all no one's watching, lol

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  10. UnknownMarch 17, 2014 at 10:53 PM

    I love to workout but hate cleaning. So I think I will just skip the Spring cleaning and head straight to the gym!

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  11. TerinAleahMarch 18, 2014 at 7:36 AM

    What an awesome idea! Pinning this!! :)

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  12. Anne NicksMarch 18, 2014 at 8:16 AM

    Love the idea! Could use some exercise and our house could use a nice cleaning as well.

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  13. Mama to 5March 18, 2014 at 8:43 AM

    I buy this brand also, works just as good as the name brands but more affordable!

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  14. PetroMarch 18, 2014 at 9:41 AM

    Just in time for Spring cleaning. I haven't started yet and obviously I had a reason I wasn't even aware of :) Thanks for the tips, Michelle.

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  15. HeatherMarch 18, 2014 at 10:00 AM

    cleaning your house and getting exercise?? cool...nah, still don't want to dust.

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  16. UnknownMarch 18, 2014 at 10:07 AM

    Very nice ideas.

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  17. ProbablyCraftingMarch 18, 2014 at 10:28 AM

    with my three messy kids, I know the cleaning work out all to well. Great idea to add some extra to help encourage you. :)

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  18. Kisa JohnsonMarch 18, 2014 at 12:00 PM

    It's not spring yet. *grin*
    I really do need to do some spring cleaning soon. We just have too much stuff, clutter, messes, things like that.

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  19. Laura O in AKMarch 18, 2014 at 12:19 PM

    I'd totally dance for 10 minutes if I found enough clothes that were too big to fill a black bag like that. Love the bicep curl idea, too. I saw a lady do that while waiting in line during the Christmas shopping season.

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  20. ReviewsSheRoteMarch 18, 2014 at 1:02 PM

    I love the happy dance--finding close too big --NOT-- the problem in this house =(

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  21. mail4roseyMarch 18, 2014 at 1:28 PM

    Spring cleaning just FEELS good, doesn't it??? I am scared to get in my closet though..what if my summer clothes are too SMALL??? hahhaa

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  22. UnknownMarch 18, 2014 at 3:27 PM

    I still need to do my spring cleaning. I know I have some clothes I can get rid of too, woohoo!

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  23. UnknownMarch 18, 2014 at 4:18 PM

    This is such a great idea! I've never thought about adding working out to cleaning! Thanks for sharing!

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  24. Mommy Hates CookingMarch 18, 2014 at 8:32 PM

    Those are great ideas on adding a workout to your cleaning! Plus what a bonus to have clothes that are too big! Thanks for sharing these tips! #client

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  25. CzjaiMarch 18, 2014 at 11:21 PM

    Such a fun idea! Thanks for sharing! :)

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  26. LeeloMarch 19, 2014 at 9:06 AM

    I really should start with my Spring Cleaning, too! :P

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  27. LisaMarch 19, 2014 at 8:30 PM

    I ALWAYS Have My Music Playing It Motivates Me To Clean & Clean & Clean!!

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  28. CkruschMarch 20, 2014 at 9:21 AM

    Love your ideas! Add some Latin Music and I'm ready for it! :)

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  29. UnknownMarch 21, 2014 at 8:17 AM

    What a great idea! I've been having a hard time fitting exercise into my day and it's driving me crazy! I love the idea of doing some exercises while I clean. Killing two birds with one stone.

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  30. UnknownApril 3, 2014 at 1:12 PM

    Well I get exercise on a regular basis and didn't even know it!

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