Exercises Without Trying

Many clients dread the thoughts of exercise. For them. I teach them to exercise without trying. There are hundreds of ways you can be more active in our day to day life without setting up a stringent exercise routine.

Some popular examples include parking in a spot farthest away from the store or taking the stairs instead of the elevator. These are great things to do in order to be more active.

I also encourage my clients to do a set of exercise at every restroom break. For example, a client that wants to work on their upper body can do a set of wall push ups, while someone that is concerned with their lower body can do squats or lunges. Yet again, a person focused on their abs can do a set of standing ab exercises.

Remembering to do a small set of exercises can also be applied to coffee breaks, deliveries, and pick ups. You name it, anything you do a few times throughout the day can be paired with exercise.

I also encourage doing exercises while driving. No, I’m not crazy, I’m simply talking about tightening a particular muscle group. Such as the abs. It is possible to drive safely and tighten those muscles at the same time. Of course, you alone can determine if you can do this safely. If not, stick to doing it while sitting at your desk typing.

What ways have you found to be more active? Share, so others can learn.