1. KEEP IT
CLEAN
Perhaps not everyone’s favorite
chore, but cleaning is one of life’s necessary evils and if it has to be done
you might as well lose that extra belly fat while you’re at it!
To make the most of your
cleaning sesh you need to stay mindful about your movements. Engage your core
as you bend over or as you push the vacuum around.
You can increase your strength
and balance by balancing on one foot while you clean surfaces or scrub the
dishes. Just 25 minutes of cleaning will burn a whopping 100 calories – so what
are you waiting for?
2. ADD SOME
WEIGHT
Invest in some ankle weights
and leave them by your front door, so whenever you step out to run an errand
you’ll be reminded to slip them on.
Whether you’re heading to the
shops or out for lunch, you’ll be burning extra calories as your legs work
harder to carry you around.
3. GET ON
YOUR BIKE
Save money on fuel or public
transport and hop on your bike to work. Studies have shown that just 20 minutes
of light exercise in the morning increases overall employee happiness, so
you’ll be the ray of sunshine in your office every day!
4. GOT A
POOCH? GET PLAYFUL
Just walking your dog is good
exercise but you can maximize the fat-burn potential of time with your pup by
joining in his playtime.
Just 10 minutes of active
playtime every day with your dog can burn up to 15,000 calories in a year!
5. WHY SIT
WHEN YOU CAN STAND
Many employers now offer
standing desks for their employees and the benefits are enormous.
Not only will you burn up to
160% more calories per hour but studies have shown that sitting for long
periods can cause back and neck pain.
6. GET
FRISKY
A recent study by the
University of Montreal showed that women burn 69 calories during the average
sex sesh, and men burn 100.
What better reason do you need
to get in the bedroom?
7. TAKE THE
STAIRS
It’s an obvious one but taking
the stairs instead of the escalator or elevator is going to burn calories like
nobody’s business. Climbing stairs works both your cardio and your legs so you
get a much bigger calorie burn.
If you’ve got to go to the 15th
floor, why not walk up the last two flights? Just two flights a day can burn
pounds of fat in a year.
8. GET A
BALL
Trade in your desk chair for a
stability ball and work your core while you earn your dollar.
The instability of the ball
means your body has to constantly make micro adjustments to keep you balanced –
you won’t notice it at the time but this can burn up to an extra 100 calories a
day.
Plus stability balls are great
for your posture!
9. MINI
WORKOUTS
Just two and a half minute
bursts of exercise are enough boost your metabolism and kick-start your body
into burning calories.
Try setting a timer at your
work desk and every hour complete a high intensity mini workout at your desk.
It could be burpees, push-ups or jumping jacks, just make sure you give maximum
effort for two to two-and-a-half minutes.
10. TAKE A
WALK
If working out frantically at
your desk every hour is not going to go down well at your office, then try to
at least get up and walk for two minutes every hour.
Make sure you time yourself
when you walk because two minutes can get you quite far in an office – it’s not
just to the water cooler and back! Go for a walk to another floor, but make
sure you take the stairs!
11. GET
ACTIVE WITH YOUR KIDS
Join in your kids’ backyard
games to burn calories while you bond. Games like tag, hopscotch and hide and
seek will have you running around like a big kid and can be a great form of exercise.
If you don’t have kids why not
offer to watch your friends’ children so they can get some much needed peace
and quiet for the afternoon?
12. DO THE
BOOGIE
Whether you are at home, out
partying or even at work, shaking your booty for just 18 minutes will burn over
100 calories. It’s also a great social activity where you can meet new friends
and have fun doing it.
A study by the University of
Brighton even showed that certain kinds of dance can burn more calories than
going for a run! So why not check out classes in your local area?
13. GET OF A
STOP EARLY
If it’s too far for you to bike
to work then you can still sneak in some extra calorie burn by getting off your
public transit a stop early and walking the rest of the way.
The walk will freshen you up,
get your muscles working and get rid of that dreary commuter vibe, all the
while making you slimmer and fitter!
14. WALKING
MEETINGS
Why sit in a stuffy office to
have a meeting when you could be just as productive outside?
Walking meetings are becoming
more and more popular as bosses and managers realise the benefits of getting
their staff up and moving about.
15. TAKE A
HIKE
Escape the city at the weekend
and take a hike in your local countryside. Or even go exploring in your city –
you choose!
Either way you’ll burn up to
300 calories an hour just by walking briskly and taking in the scenery.
16. GO TO
THE PARK
Next time you have a social
gathering with your friends why not grab a football and have a kick-about in
the local park?
Anything that gets you moving
will burn calories, whether it’s frisbee, ping-pong or good old fashioned
catch.
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