If you feel like you’re generally too busy to fit in a trip to the gym, you’re not alone. While it’s certainly a good idea to try to fit regular exercise into your schedule, sometimes you just can’t. If this is the case with you, you’ll be happy to discover that there are little things you can do that will help you stay active and burn calories:
Pace While You’re On The Phone. If you love to catch up with friends and family on the phone, take the opportunity to get some light walking in at the same time. If it’s nice enough out, take a walk around the neighborhood while you chat. If you want to stay at home, pace around the house. After spending a half-hour doing this, you will burn an extra 100 calories. No gym sweat required!
Park Far Away. Parking a block or two away from where you’re going. We’re so used to trying to find the best parking spot we can, but it doesn’t hurt to get the blood flowing a little bit more by walking a few extra steps. If you can get into the habit of parking far away on purpose, you’ll start to do it naturally.
Stand Up. Most people spend too much time sitting each day, and sitting can actually be hazardous to your health, increasing the likelihood that you will experience tension and muscle fatigue. So stand whenever possible: while you’re waiting for a friend at the movie theater, while you’re waiting for your doctor’s appointment, or even in the airport while waiting for a flight.
