No time for a trip to the gym? Don't sweat it!
Don't let life or a busy schedule stand in your way of getting skinny.
Simple daily activity can burn calories and fat, and it doesn't require you to get dressed up.
And, unlike traditional exercise classes that demand that you conform to their schedule, an active lifestyle fits around what you were already planning to do!
Try these simple, yet fun calorie burning activities that will help you slim down without the hassles of a gym membership!
(before engaging in any type of activity, be sure to get your doctor's ok!)
1. Mall walking
Love shopping?
Drop by your favorite mall on the way home from work, for some power shopping!
Bring comfortable walking shoes and hydrate well.
You'll burn the most calories if you can find a stretch of hall that is not being used by too many people, and crank up the speed.
Walking burns from 200 to 400 calories per hour, depending upon your current weight, and intensity of the walking activity.
Consider joining the early morning mall walker program and get in some easy low impact exercise before you officially start your day.
2. Shopping for groceries
Do you stock up on groceries weeks in advance.
Try this, instead.
Make two weekly trips to your local mega-grocery store.
Wear comfortable walking shoes, and loose fitting clothing.
Make the effort to walk down as many isles as possible, before picking up the items that you want to take home with you. You never know, you might even discover some delicious new foods to add to your family's meal plan!
You can burn 200 to 350 calories doing this activity
3. Got a fussy baby that absolutely refuses to take her nap.
Take her for a brisk stroller ride around the block.
This simple calorie burning activity will help you melt the pounds while putting your little one into dream land.
4. Take a walk with your sweetheart after dinner
A recent study suggested that a brisk walk after dinner actually helps speed up metabolism and burn the excess calories consumed, so that they aren't stored as body fat.
So, grab your honey's hand, and say hello to a heart healthy couple's activity that the both of you will love.
5. Rake the leaves
Gardening and Lawn care, can burn up to 400 calories an hour. So, get out there, once a week and make your yard the envy of all your neighbors.
6. Be a kid again! Or at least act like one.
Have you ever noticed how easy it is for some kids to stay slim...wanna know their secret? Fun and Games!
Kids are constantly in motion; especially the little ones who can't ever seem to sit still.
Oblige yours with a rowdy game of tag, or hide and seek...and really put yourself into it. Don't be afraid to act goofy. You'll work off some calories, while building a priceless memory.
7. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. If you're in reasonaly good health, with no knee or heart related problems, you should be able to get in some good cardio benefits with this triple calorie burner. It only takes a few minutes, but the benefits can be measured in your pant's size!
Go easy on this activity at first, build up your leg strength and stamina.
8. Crank up the music!
Learn to square dance...or take ballroom dance lessons. Take up tap, belly dancing, or do any type of dance...just get moving.
Not only is it a great couple's activity, dance is a super calorie burner.
Dancing is one of the quickest ways to shave inches off your thighs and waist line...and the best part is, it doesn't feel like a boring aerobics routine! So, you're more likely to stick with it
You don't even have to leave your house to benefit from dance's slimming properties; just turn on your favorite tunes and boogie down.
9. Clean your home
Chances are, you clean your home on most days anyway. But, did you know that house cleaning actually helps you lose weight.
Depending upon your current weight, you can burn up to 300 calories for every hour that you dust, vacuum, polish, redecorate or dejunk your home's interior. Now, that's something to smile about. So, grab a dust cloth and get moving!
10.) Go for a swim. If you are unable to walk for great distances, or climb stairs, you may find that you can easily complete a lap around the pool.
The water acts as a natural cushion for joints, (which makes it perfect for seniors) and unlike traditional aerobic classes, won't leave you sore and achy. Also a great exercise for moms to be; (consult your ob/gyn first!)
For maximum calorie burning benefit, pick two or three of these activities daily.
The more active you are in a days time, the more calories you'll burn.
An active lifestyle will help you tone and tighten muscles; feel better and more energetic all day; sleep more soundly; boost your immune system so you get fewer colds; think clearer; energize your body naturally and give you a more positive outlook on life!
And that smug feeling of satisfaction you get when you can finally slip back into your skinny jeans?
Well, that's just a bonus!
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