I'm always trying to get the little bits of uncounted exercise into my daily life. You know the few you never count but the ones that probably matter in the long run. Here's how I sneak in a few extra burn.
- Taking the stairs. I know this seems basic but every little bit counts. Even in my house I always try to make the most out of my stair trips. We have split level house so there is no way to avoid them. If I'm in the basement I have to go upstairs to use the bathroom, to get a drink, to grab a snack. It always makes you rethink whatever you're craving when you know you have to walk all the way upstairs. I carry items upstairs one at a time. Every trip counts! Plus I always run up, as fast as I can.
- Watching TV. I never sit still while watching TV, even when laying down I am constantly moving, even if its as simple as shaking my legs. Some days when I feel like I didn't get a good work out in I will walk in place while watching TV.
- Folding laundry. I think this is the perfect time to get some squats in! Every time I bend to pick up an article of clothing I squat or I lunge. I also do not simply stand. I do the basic aerobic move where you step left, step right and tap, step right, ect... Since normal walking doesn't utilize these muscles effectively it's a great way to work those other muscles that you don't normally use.
- Counter push-ups. Whenever I am heating something in the microwave I do counter push ups while my food heats (usually just 1 minute), if it' requires a longer heating time I usually alternate counter push-ups and standing crunches, in 1 minute or 30 second intervals.
These are just a few ways you can squeeze random exercise moves into your daily routine and it's great for every day, whether you've been to the gym or not!
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