10 ways of increasing your activity without going to the gym!
Looking at ways to get more active and burn more calories without the fear of going to gym or doing a sweaty workout?
Look no further… Incidental exercise is the exercise you get when exercise is not your primary motivation!
Ask yourself?
What are some ways I can increase my activity in my day-to-day life with little inconvenience but loads of benefits – not just health but to your relationships and getting those ‘feel good’ endorphins churning?
10 incidental exercise tips:
1. Take the stairs – there are plenty of opportunities to take the stairs over the lift or escalator. Next time you are at the footy, if you are in the office, at the shopping centre, in a carpark – choose the stairs!
2. Get outdoors - take the dogs for a walk or take the kids out to the park
3. Forget the phone & the email - deliver messages in person where possible, avoid sending emails to someone that is 5 desks away, or picking up the phone to speak to someone who is at the other end of the hall – walk!
4. Stand when you can – it burns more calories than sitting. Make your next phone call standing up!
5. Walk for fun or for socialising - On your lunch break go out for a walk – great way of clearing your mind, getting some fresh air and burning some calories. Rather than meeting a friend at a café, suggest meeting at a park and going for a walk
6. Park further away - Select a car park that is a few rows away from an entrance
7. Get off one stop early – if you catch public transport jump off the bus or train 1-2 stops earlier
8. Housework!
9. Gardening
10. Walk or Ride to the store – don’t be so quick to hop in your car! If the trip is around 1km walk, if it is under 5km ride!
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