Burn Calories with the Little Stuff

(LifeScript.com) - Whether you're at work, at home, or on the go, it seems like there’s never a free moment... so when are you going to exercise? Don't make excuses for yourself! Rather, learn how to incorporate exercise into your daily routine...

1. At Home: Home sweet home – the very place that we find comfort in soft beds, cozy couches, and lazy-boy recliners. Well, it’s time to get up off that soft backside and shift your metabolism into high gear! You can adjust your routine at home in the slightest of ways and you'll see great results in less time. How, you ask?

- Chores are a non-negotiable part of owning a home and raising a family. Mowing the lawn, washing the car, walking the dog, vacuuming, and doing laundry are all excellent opportunities for getting your heart-rate up. Turn up the music and shake your hips to the beat while you move around and finish up each chore on your list. Not only will you work up a bit of a healthy sweat, you'll be grinning from ear to ear after you've perfected your dance routine!

- Is television the after-dinner entertainment in your home? Promoting a sedentary lifestyle affects both your waistline and the waistlines of your family members. Turn off the tube and get outside for an after-dinner-walk! The kids may groan and moan at first, but this valuable family time will get you all moving together, boosting everyone’s metabolism and giving you some more time to spend together as a family.

2. At Work: No matter what your work situation is, there are more than enough ways to incorporate a few extra calorie-burning exercises into your day at the office.

- Where do you park your car when you get to the office? You probably try to get the closest spot to the front door, right? Try parking your car at the far end of the lot and walk that extra quarter-mile or so to jumpstart your metabolism and get the blood flowing to your brain for enhanced mental clarity – a great way to start your day!

- Communication is the number one tool for a great workplace and nowadays coworkers are only an email, instant message or phone call away. How tough would it be for you to actually get up and go walk over and talk face-to-face? Using these frequent occasions will increase the number of times you get your legs and your metabolism moving.

- If your workplace is not on the ground floor, consider taking the stairs instead of the elevator. If you work on the 23rd floor, just start out with one flight of stairs and use the elevator from the 2nd floor on up. Then work your way up to doing 2 flights of stairs, 3 flights of stairs, and however many you can work up to. You will be able to track your progress over time and be inspired with the progress you've made. Use this tip at the mall or anywhere else that stairs are available in place of elevators and escalators.

3. On the Go: It’s no secret that we're always on the go. A huge chunk of your time is probably spent driving to and from work, taking the kids to soccer practices and piano lessons, or even traveling on business or pleasure. Wouldn't it be great if there was a way to utilize that time to your advantage? What do you know, there is!

- Sitting in rush-hour traffic, driving to and from, or even flying on a plane from here to there may not seem like greatest places to exercise, but you can make the best of your time by doing small muscle-contracting exercises. For great buns, flex and release your glut muscles 10 times and do 3 sets. Use the same technique for strengthening abdominal muscles, toning your thighs and calves, and defining your upper and lower arms. If you think this sounds a bit silly, just give it a try just the same. Your muscles will be tighter than ever and you'll keep coming back for more! Learn more about getting fit while you sit...


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