Guess what? You don’t need to go to the gym to burn calories. In fact, using these simple techniques, you can burn calories all day… AT HOME!
1. DO SOMETHING FIRST THING IN THE MORNING.
Doing a small amount of exercise right after you wake up is a fantastic way to get your body ready for the day. In just 10 minutes, you can do a few sets of crunches, lunges, squats, and pushups. You don’t need equipment to do these simple exercises.
2. RAISE YOUR HEART RATE FOR 1 MINUTE.
If you can raise your heart rate for 1 minute 10 times per day, you can easily burn 300-400 calories. Simple ways to raise your heart rate are to jog in place, do a few squats, or knock out a few jumping jacks.
3. KEEP YOUR HOME COOL.
Believe it or not, simply keeping your house cool can significantly increase the amount of calories you burn every day. When you’re in a cool environment, you can burn up to 40% more fat.
4. SIT ON THE FLOOR.
While watching television, sit on the floor instead of plopping down on the couch. When you sit on the floor, your body uses more muscles to keep you upright. You are also required to use more muscles when you stand up.
5. MAKE MUNDANE ACTIVITIES LONGER.
By extending simple activities, you can burn more calories. For example, instead of grabbing all your grocery bags from the car, carry them in one at a time.
6. CHEW GUM.
Instead of snacking when your cravings hit, pop in a piece of low-sugar gum. You’ll consume fewer calories and you can burn between 5-8% more than those who don’t chew gum. Get those jaws moving!
7. SET THE ALARM ON YOUR PHONE.
Your smartphone can be a great tool for burning more calories. Set an alarm for every thirty minutes to remind you to get up and move. Not only will you burn calories, but you’ll also keep your body in better shape for longer.
8. DO INTERVALS DURING COMMERCIALS.
Intervals are simply short, intense bursts of exercise. An easy way to do this is to hop on the treadmill at a high speed or an ultra-fast set of pushups during the commercials of your favorite television show. Now you have a great reason to watch television.
By implementing these simple tactics every day, you can burn a surprising amount of calories. When pairing these activities with a healthy and balanced diet, you can easily get your body to a place of health and vitality.
