Ironing (standing)
Reps60 times
Calories burned14 kcal
LevelBeginner
Changing duration and load is available in our application
Clean laundry needs ironing. Doing it standing up can burn about 84 kcal per hour. Adding folding the clothes afterward can burn an additional 120 kcal per hour.
How to perform the exercise
60 times
14 kcal
Control your movement and do not rush.
01
Start position
Stand at the ironing board with the back straight.
02
Posture
Do not slouch or bend low over the board.
03
Movement
Move the iron smoothly, alternating hands.
04
Bending
Bend to the laundry basket by bending the knees.
05
Breaks
Take pauses and stretch your back.
06
Finish
Add folding laundry to the load.
Variants
Beginner
Iron in small batches with breaks.
Middle
Work standing 30–60 minutes, changing position.
Professional
Add folding laundry and more movement.
Which muscles are working
The main load falls on the calves, quads, thighs and shoulders.
Benefits of the exercise
Simply
Combines ironing with calorie burn.
Strength
Loads the arms, back and legs.
Balance
Supports fine motor skills of the hands.
Contraindications
Acute back pain from long standing.
Long static posture.
Bending with a rounded back.
Recommendations
Activity
Iron standing 30–60 minutes with breaks.
Posture
Keep the back straight and stretch.
