Five Ways to Burn More Calories Today

I’m a big believer in incidental exercise – always have been. It’s one part of me that is decidedly un-lazy actually (if you can accept that un-lazy is even a thing). Really, why drive to places that are within walking distance? Why wait around for an elevator when you could be up two flights of stairs in less than a minute? I’ve always liked to think of these things as free exercise. Extra calories here and there that I can burn just going about my everyday life. And you know what? It all adds up!

Now, I know not everyone shares this love of incidental exercise with me, which got me to thinking about other easy ways to burn a few extra calories every day. And that thinking got me to here…

Five easy things you can do to burn more calories today

1. Do 150 squats (or squat jumps). It doesn’t matter when, where or how, the important thing is just that you do them! My suggestion goes something like this: Do 30 squats before you leave for work in the morning and another 30 before bed. That only leaves 90 for you to squeeze throughout the day. Sneak 15-20 in each time you go to the bathroom and you’ll be at 150 in no time!
2. Do 10 mountain climbers every time you check one of your social media accounts. If you’re somewhere where it’s going to get a little weird (like on the bus or in line at the ATM) bank them and do them when you get home.
3. Pick your favourite TV show. Every time there’s an ad break get up and do 50 high knees.
4. Get off the bus earlier. I know it’s not ground-breaking, but it’s popular because it works! And I’m not talking one stop earlier either – make it at least three. Better yet, strap on your joggers (but please – not with your dress and stockings) and walk to work.
5. Do three burpees every time you walk into your bedroom. Every. Time.

Now none of this is designed to replace your real training – remember, this is just free exercise! But whether you choose to do one, two or all five of the above each day, I guarantee that you’ll be burning extra calories and on your way to achieving those health and fitness goals faster.

p.s Sorry the images are a bit ordinary, I’ll be getting out my own camera from this weekend though so hopefully all future pics will be mine!