Study: Yard Work Can Burn Off Excess Pounds Put On During Coronavirus Lockdowns

Go ahead and mow your lawn—you’ll burn off some extra calories. Southwest News Service reports that on average, homeowners burn more than 80,000 calories per year by working in the garden and performing DIY tasks around the house. And a new study by OnePoll on behalf of Draper Rools finds that most homeowners don’t view yard work as exercise. It turns out mowing the lawn can burn over 4,100 calories, while harvesting fruits and vegetables from the garden can help burn off over 3,100 calories.