You don’t necessarily need to break a sweat in the gym in order to work out.

Here are some fun ways to burn calories that count as a mini work out:

At Home

1. Turn TV time into a workout

Do some squats, abs or just stretch.

2. Exercise your calf muscles while brushing your teeth

Or throw in some squats.

At The Office

1. Talk standing

You sit too much throughout the day. Standing will increase blood flow and lift your mood as well as relief back pain.

2. Add 15 minutes of walking to your lunch menu

Take a walk outside after your lunch to get some sunlight (vitamin D) and digest your food. It will also uplift your mood.

3. Have walking meetings

Walk and talk. Why not?! Get those steps in!

4. Park far away and walk

Park further away on purpose to get in extra steps.

Anywhere

1. Walk faster

Speed up a little when walking to your destination.

2. Take the stairs

Whenever you spot stairs, go for them instead of using the elevator.

3. Dance

Just dance it off whenever you can. Put on music at home while cooking or cleaning.

Fitness is not about being better than someone else…  IT IS ABOUT BEING BETTER THAN YOU USED TO BE.
— Gordon Slanquit, Personal Trainer Association