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Small Tweaks To Improve Your Workout

Small Tweaks To Improve Your Workout

You are working out regularly, that is awesome! Getting yourself to exercise is hard to do. But today I want to talk about how to make your workouts even more effective without too much extra work. Try doing these small tweaks to improve your workout! Always Warm-up Warm-ups not only prevent injuries, but they also make your workout more effective. A good warm-up should include a mix of…

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How To :: Faux Workout Wherever

How To :: Faux Workout Wherever

This is a post that is somewhat serious but also pretty silly.  It’s a new and with New Year’s I typically find myself making resolutions to ‘improve’ myself.  You know, lose weight.

I know I’m supposed to MAKE TIME to workout but it’s so hard for me, especially because I have not worked out in forever!  So, I found 6 moves that I think I could add into my daily routine that will help me get…

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10 Time-Saving Fitness Tips for Busy People

While your intention might be to hit the gym every day, sometimes it’s just not possible. Work and family commitments arise, and all too often, working out gets relegated to the bottom of the list. Fortunately, there are ways to stay fit even when regular trips to the gym fall by the wayside. Sneak in some extra movement and burn calories throughout your day with these 10 fitness tips:

1. Fidget! Did you know you that fidgeting can burn 300 to 500 extra calories per day? Whether you’re moving your arms, swaying, tapping your feet or otherwise not sitting still, ignore what your parents and teachers told you and fidget all you want!

2. Add steps to your day. Sneak in extra walking whenever you can: park the car in the farthest spot possible from the store; take the stairs instead of the escalator or elevator; walk around the mall a few times and window-shop before (or after) you make your purchase. Every step burns calories.

3. Stretch! Tension can build up in your neck and shoulders just by sitting at your desk. Keep those muscles loose by stretching them out throughout the day. Bend your neck slowly forward and touch your chin to your chest; roll your head and neck in a slow circle. Extend your arms out in front of you and upward, lengthening your spine.

4. Firming up while on the phone. If you spend lots of time at work on the phone, don’t just sit there; make it more strenuous. “Pretend to sit” by pressing your back against a wall, then lower to a sitting position with no chair. Hold for as long as you can.

5. Work your legs. Do leg lifts from your desk chair; try some squats while brushing your teeth.

6. Squeeze those glutes. For a firmer backside, clench your posterior muscles whenever you can — in your office, in the elevator, while walking or waiting in line. No one will know you’re toning your tush!

7. TV fitness. Don’t just watch TV; take the opportunity to jog in place, do aerobics, sit-ups, pushups and crunches. At the very least, resolve to exercise during each commercial break.

8. Make it easy. Keep workout equipment at work or near your TV so you’re more likely to use it. Hand weights, a medicine ball and resistance bands are easy to store, but consider moving that treadmill or exercise bike where you’re more likely to use it, too.

9. Couch dips. Tone up those triceps (the back of the arm) by sitting at the edge of the couch and placing palms down on each side. Slide forward so your body is off the couch, bend elbows, and lower yourself toward the floor with feet together and knees bent, then back up. Do three to four sets of 12 reps each.

10. Get fit while you clean. Did you know that doing everyday household chores can burn up to 400 calories per hour? Carrying laundry baskets, sweeping, vacuuming, scrubbing, dusting and making your bed all burn calories. Turn up the music and make it a workout!

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