When we discuss needing to exercise, TIME is the biggest barrier. So let’s remove that barrier by adding exercise into our already planned day! Here are 7 ways to move & tone while completing your to-do list.
- Sneak in a Lunch Break Sweat: Hit the gym or go for a walk during that 30-60 minute break. In fact, this could be a great way to grab a workout buddy to hold you accountable! It will refresh your mind to be more productive for the afternoon hours.
- Workout While Working: Sit on a stability ball to strengthen your core instead of a desk chair. Keep dumbbells or exercise bands at your desk to do 12 to 15 reps of several moves while on the phone or to replace day dreaming.
- Take the Kids with You: Invest in a jogging stroller to get your miles in without paying for a sitter. Or strap your bundle of joy into a carrier and hold while performing squats. Remember to keep your chest up & belly button back to spine!
- Make It Your Mode of Transportation: Instead of driving to the grocery store for your fresh veggies ride your bike & carry a back pack. Or run to pick up the kids from their summer camp then walk home listening about their day.
- Don’t just wait on others: We wait in traffic while driving or in line at a checkout. This next time in the car bring a dumbbell and do bicep curls and tummy holds. While standing at the checkout line do toe raises. Check out Section 11 of E.A.T. for a full car workout (yes, I tried to be creative to fit it in anywhere)!
- Eliminate Couch Potato Sofa Marks: Don’t skip the sweat session just to catch up on your favorite television drama. Clear out some space and do jumping jacks, push-ups, & lunges while focusing on those famous actors. You can even move your treadmill right in front.
- Power Up Walking: Instead of walking leisurely up a flight of stairs, increase your speed and/or the number of stairs you take in at one time. We need to strive for at least 10 flights a day! Or make getting your mail into a workout—speed walk, carry dumbbells, or hop to that mailbox.
The goal is to move more within our typical routine. So get creative & incorporate others! We don’t have to go to the gym or focus on 30 min. a day to get more exercise in-we just need to move. How will you add in some extra movement this evening?
