7 Exercise Hacks to Try While Getting Ready to Go Out
- xxoliviarussellxx
- Feb 11, 2015
- 2 min read
Let’s be real: Working out isn’t really that fun (unless you’re doing Zumba). Sure, it’s basically the healthiest thing you can do, but working out can be exhausting, expensive and inconvenient. And if you’re already juggling a really hectic schedule, whether it be the kids or a demanding job, or schoolwork, working out is the least of your priorities. But what if I told you that there are sneaky ways to get fit while getting ready to go out at night, or while you’re getting dressed for work in the morning? And they don’t take any extra time because you can do it with your routine! Sure these moves aren’t major calorie burners, but every little bit counts right? 1. Stretch in the shower. The warm water while showering will help your muscles to relax, making it a perfect time to stretch!
2. Use your kitchen chair. Waiting for that coffee to brew or that microwave to go off? Use your kitchen or dining room to do some easy triceps dips (these are what they look like.)
3. Raise up! Next time you’re brushing teeth, applying makeup, curling your hair, or checking out your outfit in the mirror, try doing some calve raises. Raise up onto your toes and lower down slowly, or raise one leg behind you, then alternate.
4. Squat! Instead of sitting down to apply makeup or dry your hair, do a squat hold instead for a few seconds every couple of minutes.
5. Add weight while blow drying. This is genius: Add wrist weights to your arms before you start blow drying your hair, or using other hot tools. Depending on your hair length and thickness, it could take over 20 minutes to completely dry. By adding weight on your arms, you’ll be challenging your muscles as you style with your (probably heavy) dryer and a hairbrush!
6. Run don’t walk. Like the old people say, “Watch pot never boil”. So instead of standing there waiting for the food to cook, try jogging lightly in place. Or instead of walking to the bathroom, try jogging. This may even give you an extra burst of energy in the morning!
7. Ready to start the day? Not a fan of running? Do some lunges as you make your way around the house or down the hall way and out the front door on the way to work.
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