Turn up the heat on everyday mopping and you’ll not only have clean floors, but toned legs and glutes – and a cardio boost to boot!

Start with mop in your right hand. Your body should be parallel to the mop-head, feet facing forward. Lower into a squat ensuring your knees don’t go beyond your toes and all of your weight is in your heels. Extend the mop to your right as you start to clean.  At the same time, jump out of the squat and follow the mop.  (See video.)  As you land, lower back into a squat.  Jump up and back, landing again in the squat position and pulling the mop along with you as you clean.  Continue on this side for a set of 12. Switch sides for a second set of 12.

Low Impact Variation:  Step Touch

Instead of jumping, simply bring one foot towards the other as you slide your mop back and forth. Lower down and add a “dig” (see video) with each step touch for added resistance.  Step up the pace on this variation to get a great cardio workout.

For more great cleaning exercises read our DailySpark.com guest post 10 Ways to Put the Lean in Clean.

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