It may sound too good to be true, but it isn’t. There are so many things that we can change in our day to easily get in more exercise. With a few simple moves, you can burn more calories, improve strength and flexibility, and get healthier all day long.
Here are some ideas from Shape.com
At work
-Window-shop at lunch. Brown-bag a healthy lunch, and spend the time you would’ve spent waiting to be served at a restaurant window-shopping or running errands instead.
-Stretch. Hamstring muscles get especially tight while sitting at your desk, and can lead to lower backache. Do this hamstring stretch: Stand, bend your right knee and shift your weight as if to sit back, straightening your left leg, heel on the ground, and lifting your toes. Hold for 20 seconds; switch legs.
At home
-Clean your home. If a grungy floor doesn’t move you to do some weekend cleaning, maybe this will: You’ll burn about 215 calories* cleaning (vacuuming, mopping, etc.) for just an hour.
-Go for a sunset stroll. Walk off some of your dinner: Even a leisurely, 30-minute walk burns approximately 140 calories.
On the commute
-Pump your own gas. Forget full service. Get out of the car to pay, pump and wash your windows down.
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For the days when you’re just too busy to find time for a gym workout don’t sweat it! Here are 5 easy tricks to get a workout during your everyday routine. Easy changes like proper posture and taking the stairs will get you in shape and leave you time to complete your “to do” list.
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