You’ve heard it before and in fact, have probably said it yourself, but lack of time doesn’t need to be a reason for not exercising.
If your schedule is packed from morning to night, then the drive to the gym may be a waste of your time. A workout that you can do in your own home or neighborhood may be just the ticket for you.
No matter how little time you have, you can squeeze in a quick workout or multitask by incorporating exercise into your daily household chores.
Check out these efficient ways to burn approximately 200 calories without even venturing to a gym:
If you have 10 to 15 minutes:
- Grab a jump rope. Wear quality shoes with a good cushion and jump on a flat surface.
- Take the dog for a walk. Work your way up to a brisk pace of about 4 miles per hour.
- Take the stairs at the office instead of the elevator or head for the stadium steps at the local school for an intense calorie burn.
- Ride your bike around the neighborhood or on a local trail. A pace of 10 to 12 miles per hour is moderate intensity for most people. Ride at a faster pace or try going uphill to burn more calories at a faster pace.
- Go for a swim at the local pool. Try freestyle, breast stroke, side stroke or back stroke.
- Turn on your favorite music and start dancing. Invite the family to join the dance party or enjoy it all by yourself.
- Clean the house. Keep moving and get your heart rate up while checking off a household chore.
- Wash your car by hand. Get the hose, bucket, sponge and vacuum for a detailed clean.
- Keep the yard in tip-top shape by weeding, planting flowers and spreading mulch.
- Grab your golf clubs and head to the local golf course. Opt to walk and carry your own clubs instead of taking a cart.
- Cara Stewart, RD, LDN
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