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Posted by Chris Williams
In my last blog post (Think Like a Car) I said a 1-hour workout can burn between 250-600 calories and that 1 pound of bodyweight is approximately 3500 calories.
If your goal is to lose weight then you need to create a caloric deficit, meaning calories you burn must be greater then the calories you are consuming.
If you don’t have an hour a day to spend in the gym, then maybe you have 5 minutes here and there to burn a few extra calories.
1. Park and Walk
When going somewhere park a few hundred meters away and walk. This will get you moving for a few minutes and you won’t have to worry about finding that golden parking spot. This one is especially effective at large shopping malls like Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates or even Ibn Battuta.
2. Use the Stairs
A great calorie burner, walking up and down the stairs is a great way to build both leg and cardiovascular strength.
If you live or work an a high floor then start with just 5 or 6 flights and build up from there. You should be able to walk 10 floors in under 5 minutes.
If you are actually into this, you may want to consider joining us at the Emirates Towers Vertical Marathon this Friday :).
3. Exercise During the Commercials
When watching TV during the commercials get up and do some front lunges, jumping jacks or squats over your couch during the break. 2 minutes of effort is not easy and commercial break time adds up fast!
4. Wash your Car
Here in Dubai we have to wash our cars all the time. Washing the car once a week or even more frequently will have you sweating, you only need a good rag or two.
5. Take Walking Breaks at Work
This is probably the behavior that can give you the best result. If like most people you work in an office, plan to walk on your breaks rather then just sitting or standing. Especially if you can walk at lunch. Strap on 2kg or 3kg ankle weights for a little extra challenge. Find a route around your office building. Include some stairs!
In the next article we will take a look at some simple eating tips and again focus on habits that can help reduce caloric intake a little at a time.
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