At this point, it’s almost common knowledge that sitting is the new smoking.
The answer: figure out a way to get up and get moving.
And according to an expansive newstudy, youdon’thave to step into a fitness studio to do it.
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And get this: it doesn’t matter how you choose to spend those 150 weekly minutes exercising.
Below are some of the easiest ways to start burning more calories today!
All you have to do is stay mindful about your movements as you move from room to room.
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With doable tips like these, you might tone up while tackling that to-do list.
Cleaning for just 25 minutes can burn 100 calories.
Did you know yourhome could be making you fat?
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Camouflage these fit essentials with a stylish zip-up hoodie or a pair of slouchy activewear bottoms."
And if the entire commute would be too far, split it up!
Take It to the Dogs
Your pooch’s playfulness is also a great calorie burner for you!
This equates to roughly five or six pounds of fat!"
If you’re already outside walking your pup, why not take an extra lap or two?
The extra steps will aid yourweight lossefforts and will benefit your four-legged friend, too!
Up the ante even more with a pedal or treadmill desk.
Send the scale down by getting turned on.
Not sure you’ve got the option to go that long?
Add thesefoods that increase sexual staminato your weekly diet.
“I use thigh bands while I am working and writing on my computer,” she reveals.
“Seize every moment because they all add up!”
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Speaking of things that add up, sometimes they’re not so goodlike theselittle things making you fatter.
You’ve been warned!
And that’s if you weigh 175 pounds.
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If you weigh more than that, you’ll burn calories at an even faster pace.
That way, you’ll have fresh veggies and herbs to help with your healthy meal preps.
Squeeze in Tiny Workouts
That mom of three who also teaches spin class and always looks fanfreakintastic?
Knit a Sweater
Stay warm and stay slim this winter by knitting a one-of-a-kind sweater.
Just 50 minutes with your knitting needles and yarn will incinerate 100 calories.
Sing On Your Commute Home
This is a surprising one.
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If you spend 40 minutes belting it out, you’ll burn off about 100 calories.
Get Cookin'
Typically order in?
You’ll only have to spend 30 minutes cooking to burn 100 calories.
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Don’t believe us?
Lifting and pushing movements you make while collecting everything you need around the store work your shoulders and core.
In fact, spending 22 minutes shopping for thesefood staples for a flat bellyto burn off 100 calories.
Take a Lunchtime Stroll
Spend the first third of your lunch hour strolling around outside.
It’s an easy way to squeeze in some daily exercise and works off about 100 calories.
Sixty minutes is all it takes to blast away 100 calories.
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Go Mini Golfing
A 37 minute game of putt-putt will incinerate 100 calories.
Play Darts
Spend 51 minutes at your favorite bar playing a fun game of darts with friends.
So long as you steer clear of the booze, you’ll burn off 100 calories.
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And next time you indulge in some alcohol, stick with one of thesewines for weight loss.
Go Exploring
Lace up your sneakers and play tourist in your own city!
Check out historic walking tours in your area or find a nearby nature path with a killer view.
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Play With Your Kids
Have kids?
“Create an obstacle course for your kids and race them!
Run, jump, crawl, race! "
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says Diana Newton, co-owner and trainer atFitmix Studioin LA.
“Don’t have kids?
Borrow your friends' kids and let their parents go on a day date while you babysit.”
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“Try balancing on one leg throughout the duration of the call.
Alternate to balance on the opposite leg when the next call comes in.”
“To do this, hold the steering wheel at ten and two.
Focus on taking deep calming but forceful belly breaths.
Just get going every day for only 20 minutes.
“Focus on one exercise each commercial break, doing as many as you’re able to.
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“An example would be squats, push-ups, reverse lunges, crunches, jumping jacks.
To increase the intensity you could add speed or add plyo to the moves.
The show segment becomes your recovery.”
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Watching a show on say Netflix with no commercial break?
You’re not off the hook.
“This could quickly get real fun and challenging.”
“Bend the knees and drop your hips down.
Don’t let the back knee touch the ground.
Come back up and bring the back foot forward in another big step.
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Repeat until the carpet is clean.”
Simply relocate the group outing to a bar with a pool table.
bottle of Budweiserthat’s 111.
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Tourists take note: All those stairs can help balance out those indulgent vacation meals.
Move Some Furniture
Friend moving?
Or you’re looking to redecorate?
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Moving furniture around for 30 minutes will burn a staggering 167 calories.
Wash Your Car
Car looking a little dusty recently?
Why not skip the drive-through carwash, save some cash, and do the sudsing yourself.
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