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8 Ways To Feel The Burn All Day Long

7/20/2015

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By Dominic Zumbrun
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Finding time to fit in a full-on sweat session is difficult in today’s hectic world. It’s all too easy to skip your daily workout when work, family, and house chores are screaming your name. But getting a little exercise doesn’t have to be a struggle. There are several small life changes you can make that will help you feel the burn in your daily life. Check out these simple tips to get fit gradually.

Don’t Sit Still

It can be hard to tear yourself away from work. Fortunately, even small movements make a difference in your health. Stop occasionally to grab a cup of coffee from the break room, reorganize your office shelves, or walk into your coworkers office to say “hi.”

Skip The Elevator

One of the most effective changes you can make is to skip the elevator in favor of the stairs. Climbing steps each day gives you enough cardio to help shed some of those extra pounds.

Get On Your Feet

Studies show that being sedentary not only keeps your from getting fit, but it actively causes your body harm. Sitting for long periods of time has negative effects on your overall health, so be sure to take “standing breaks” every half-hour or so.

Walk To Work

Walking has numerous health benefits, and studies have shown that walking 10,000 steps a day can help you lose weight. Walking to work is a simple way to increase your daily number of steps. But if you can’t do that, consider parking farther away than usual from your office.

Phone A Friend

Whether it’s walking to meet a friend for lunch, or convincing a coworker to take a walk around the parking lot with you while discussing work, having someone join your fitness efforts is a good way to stay motivated.

Clean To Burn

Those everyday chores you dread? They can actually help you stay fit. Vacuuming alone burns about 75 calories in a 30-minute period, and washing your car almost doubles that number.

Have A Date Night

We all know date nights are important for the health of a relationship, but they can also be beneficial to your physical health. Challenge your spouse to a game of tennis or take a romantic stroll through the park.

Go Dancing

Need a night out with the girls? Hit the dance floor to get fit – just 30 minutes burns between 180 and 266 calories.

Working out doesn’t have to be a time-consuming downer. Try these tips to incorporate movement into your everyday life, and you’ll soon reap the rewards. For more information on how you can get fit and stay healthy, reach out to Downtown Athletic Club in Amarillo today.

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