If you have to play a hundred mind games to get any exercise in at all, like me, then here are some great tips for sneaking it in.
Get in More Steps
- If you have to go outside for any reason (take out the trash, pick up the newspaper, check the mail, etc.) then before going back in take a quick lap around the block or up and down the driveway.
- Park farther away from work, restaurants, stores, etc.
- Use all or part of your lunch hour to take a brisk walk.
- If you are watching your kids at soccer practice or even during a game, walk around the field instead of just sitting on the bleachers.
- After dinner take the puppy and/or the kids out for a stroll around the neighborhood.
- At work, use the restroom on another floor.
- Stand up and pace during conference calls.
- Take stairs at every opportunity.
Amp Up Chores
- Play music while cleaning and dance your way through your cleaning routine.
- Jump on a rebounder for a minute in between cleaning tasks.
- Set a timer for each task and do it as fast as you can.
- Hand-wash the dishes.
- Walk in place while you are folding the laundry.
Begin the Day with Movement
- When you first get out of bed, do some stretching.
- Make your bed.
- Do squats while brushing your teeth.
- Angled push-ups while your coffee is brewing.
- Do jumping jacks until you break a sweat before getting in the shower.
Miscellaneous
- Do sit-ups or push-ups during commercials while watching TV.
- Run through a yoga routine before bed. You can find good ones on YouTube.
- Substitute your office chair for a stability ball at home and at work.
- When you take the kiddos to the playground, play on the equipment with them.
- Do squats or angled push-ups while waiting for the microwave.
Any other suggestions for moving more throughout the day? Share in the comments below.
Ready, Set, Go!
Traci
Below are the links to the articles I used for this post if you would like to read more:
https://www.everydayhealth.com/hs/weight-management-guide/easy-ways-to-sneak-exercise-into-your-day/
https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/ss/slideshow-sneak-exercise
http://www.onegreenplanet.org/lifestyle/25-ways-to-sneak-in-more-exercise-every-day/
https://type2diabetes.com/living/25-ways-to-sneak-in-exercise-that-youre-completely-overlooking/
http://mentalfloss.com/article/81195/9-ways-sneak-physical-activity-your-daily-routine
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