October 5, 2010 -- Call the Shots (Menshealth.com) - 3

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Published: Sunday, 24 November 2013 04:58

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Renner's on to something: When you work with your hands, you build impressive strength. That's because your muscles respond well to the tension, speed, and cardiovascular demands of using tools, says Martin Rooney, P.T., C.S.C.S., the author of Ultimate Warrior Workouts. So jump up and chisel your body the old-fashioned way.

Average number of calories an 180-pound man burns in an hour of...

Chopping and splitting wood: 491

Mowing grass (pushing by hand): 491

Cleaning gutters: 409

Painting (exterior): 409

Planting trees: 368

Raking leaves: 352

Trimming (using edger, power cutter): 286

General carpentry: 245

Hanging wallboard: 245

Operating a floor sander: 368

Wiring and plumbing: 245

Heavy cleaning (car, windows): 245

Chopping wood

It's an amazing challenge for your grip, forearms, and core strength as it builds heart and lung endurance.

Mowing the lawn

It's the equivalent of an NFL star pushing his training sled across the gridiron. All that force works your quads, glutes, and calves as it builds shoulder stability.

Using a floor sander

Because of the machine's vibration and the force you generate, your body--and especially your abs--must resist movement, which strengthens your obliques and back muscles.

Source: menshealth.com