Most people are busy, but there are still plenty of easy ways to burn calories. Simple things like taking the stairs instead of the elevator, parking farther away (yes even if there is “rock star” parking available) and even a quick make-out session with your significant other can burn calories.
In addition to that here are a few other things you can do to burn off 100 or so calories.
10 Minutes
Jog around the block
Jump rope quickly
Work out to a step aerobics video
15 Minutes
Climb up and down your stairs
Swim laps
Go roller-skating
Hit some tennis balls
20 Minutes
Power walk
Shoot hoops
Basic Yardwork
Turn up the music and dance around the room
Ice-skate
25 Minutes
Rake the lawn
Bike leisurely
Vacuum
Mop
Go horseback riding
30 Minutes
Throw a Frisbee around
Lift light weights
Wallpaper or paint a room
Wash your car
Sweep the floors
35 Minutes
Dust the house
Practice the piano
Set the table and prepare a meal
Clear the table and wash the pots, pans, and dishes
40 Minutes
Iron your clothes
Window-shop
Unload the dryer and fold the laundry
Cruise the aisles of the supermarket
This list was inspired by a few of the lists I’ve seen, I hope these everyday activities prove that you can get a little burn in your busy life.
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