5 Tips On How to Sneak Exercise into Every Day

So you don’t have the time between two kids and a job to go to the gym. Maybe fitness clubs are not your thing, since you have to look fit to even get into the door. Or, to start jogging, swimming, biking, or playing tennis, etc. just seems too big of an undertaking that you capitulate before you can even start.
Yet somehow you know it is time to get moving, exercising, before you permanently fuse with your favorite couch or will have to shop for clothing another size larger.
Well, how about sneaking exercise into your every day which is easy, time efficient, and most importantly effective for fat loss. Instead of making the big commitment to a fitness club or exercise regime, trick yourself into taking a few extra, but healthy steps every day. Here are 5 ways how to do this:


1) Park the car a few blocks away from your destination, (work, appointment, etc), and walk the rest of the ways, and don’t take the elevator, take the stairs!
2) Instead of relaxing in front of the TV after work, walk the dog to, or take the kids (or just yourself) to a nearby park and relax there on the grass, on a bench, etc. before walking back home.
3) When putting away groceries, do some biceps curls with the shopping bag (not too heavy) or use the pound of flour like a free weight and lift it shoulder height with your arms extended to your side a couple of times.
4) Go dancing instead of to the movies; disco or line-dancing, it doesn’t matter. Or if dancing is not your thing, try a different active date, like hiking a mile while window shopping downtown after hours, or go on an architectural discovery bike tour with a friend.

5) Get a physical therapy resistance band or rubber tubing and do some simple strength exercises for your arms, chest, back and legs while watching your favorite TV show. There are books on exercising with resistance bands available at bookstores that will explain how to do these resistance band exercises in case you need guidance.
No matter how you slice it, start adding steps to your day, and sneak in exercise where you can. The extra energy will put the bounce back into your step and will help you lose weight.

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