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How to burn extra calories

Posted by on 18 August 2010 | 0 Comments

We often think that the only way to burn calories is to attend a fitness class or go for a run. Yes, you do need to do some of these activities to achieve significant calorie burn, however you can also get rid of calories by doing some simple things every day, apart from the obvious ones. Don't use the TV as your relaxation. So many people come home and sit in front of the television to try to relax. Why not do something more physical with your family. Play games like soccer or football, chase the kids around the park or simply take a walk with your partner to chat about your day and spend some quality time together. Everyone who is stuck in an office each day should appreciate getting out in the fresh air once a day for a cleansing walk. Look for small ways to walk more. If you live close to the shoppig centre and you only need to run a few errands, walk there instead of taking the time to drive and then park. Carrying a few items home will also give you some resistance exercise at the same time! Don't outsource your chores. We are so busy these days that we pay people to clean our homes, do our gardens and wash our cars. Working in the garden, washing the car, vaccuuming the floor, sweeping the back courtyard and so on are all forms of gentle exercise. Plus they are what I call "mindless" activities. They don't require a lot of thought so you can chill out while you are doing them. Even though you may not enjoy soem of these activities, they give you time out from the day to day tasks that occupy your mind. Pace while you talk. If you have to take a lot of calls either at home or in the office, pace around or even do some other form of activity while you are chatting. This is a great way to stay moving whilst you have to chat. Every time you stand up and sit down, you are burning calories and reducing your mortality rate. Be aware of all the physical activities you do in a typical day. If you find that the bulk of your time is spent sitting, make another list of all the ways you could move more - getting up each hour to stretch or walk, walk the stairs at work, walk further from your car park and so on. Keep track of what you do each day so you can ensure that you are getting the level of activity you need. Set yourself a goal so that you stick to it.