Well, Halloween and Thanksgiving are behind us—leaving the celebrations of Christmas and the New Year to look forward to. So in keeping with starting the New Year off on the right foot (so to speak) now’s a good time to remember to “fit in fitness” at each opportunity. If you’re having guests for the holidays, make your household chores count. Mop, scrub, clean the bathtub—and do it all at a brisk pace. You’ll get finished faster, and you’ll get a workout. The same goes for outdoor work—mow the lawn with a push mower, rake, sweep, and even plant a tree (maybe a living Christmas tree). Digging works your arms and legs while raking and sweeping motions strengthen your arms and back.
Just so you know it counts, in just one hour you can:
- Mow the yard and burn 324 calories
- Garden: 300 calories
- Vacuum: 169 calories
- Dust: 160 calories
Even the busiest of us can find time for fitness—the key is to make it convenient. Do what works for you, and make daily physical activity a habit (and resolution) you can keep.
Do you have tips to share? We’d love to hear what works for others.
1 comment:
I thought I would add something that helps me. Occasionally I wear a pedometer to keep track of my personal activity goal. I have a very physically challenging job, but if I find that I'm not meeting that goal, I take a few laps around the block after dinner.
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