Trapped at home? Here's what else you can count as a mile towards your 1000

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Walking is the magical exercise that we know benefits us all the most, and we’ll get right back to it just as soon as we can. But until then…

If you’re stuck at home, don't for a minute think your #walk1000miles challenge is over. During times of crisis, you can count any of these activities as One Mile walked – and the friendly spur of the challenge should motivate you to do them with determination!

If you’re 11 stone in weight, walking 1 mile = 100 Calories burned. Which is the same as…

WORKOUTS

Walking up & down the stairs for 15 minutes

Squats for 15 minutes

Burpees for 10 minutes (how?)

Situps for 20 minutes

Zumba for 20 minutes (how?)

Skipping rope for 10 minutes

Exercise bike for 10 minutes, vigorously

CHORES

Mowing the lawn for 20 minutes

Painting walls for 18 minutes

Weeding the garden for 18 minutes

Washing the car for 20 minutes