Easy Ways to Exercise

Exercise Without Even Knowing It

By Amy Brantley, published Jan 26, 2007
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Who likes to exercise? Yep, that's just what I thought, no one. Exercising is not only boring and time consuming, but it also makes you sore and stinky. But, what if I told you there were easy ways to exercise? There really are several ways to exercise that are not only easy, but some are actually fun as well.

Easy Ways to Exercise #1: Go Shopping

Shopping is a really easy way to exercise. Find a nice large mall and shop your heart out. When you're shopping you don't actually realize that you're getting exercise. Just be sure to stay away from the more fattening restaurants in the food court.

Easy Ways to Exercise #2: Take the Stairs

Yes, it is easy to take the elevator, but it's just as easy to take the stairs. Taking the stairs really works your calf muscles.

Easy Ways to Exercise #3: Park Far Away

When you go to work or the store park in the back of the parking lot. Walking back and forth is an easy way to get exercise. Plus, if you can't decide whether or not to splurge and get that new DVD player you can always walk back to the store and feel good about getting some extra exercise.

Easy Ways to Exercise #4: Walk Rather Than Drive

When you go to a shopping center and need to go to stores at opposite ends of the center, park at one end and walk to the other rather than driving. Also if you live close to where you work, walk rather than driving. Not only are these easy ways to exercise, but they will also save you some money.

Easy Ways to Exercise #5: Go Hiking

Hiking is easy because it doesn't feel like exercise. Hiking to a waterfall or planning a romantic picnic at the end of your hike is actually fun and when's the last time you exercised and had fun? Just remember to pack foods that healthy.

Easy Ways to Exercise #6: Play Sports

I love to play sports and when I do I don't feel like I'm exercising at all. If you like to play basketball or tennis go out and have some fun with your friends.

Easy Ways to Exercise #7: Clean

Let's face it, cleaning is part of life. But, cleaning is also an easy way to exercise. Cleaning basically allows you to kill two birds with one stone because you're not only making your home look good, but you're also exercising at the same time.

Easy Ways to Exercise

Whenever possible, walk rather drive.

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Takeaways
  • Gardening is a great way to exercise that also gives you healthy foods.
  • Hiking is more of an activity rather than an exercise.
  • Shopping is a really fun way to exercise.
Did You Know?
When you stop relying on technology for everything, you'll easily find more ways to exercise.
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I do a lot of walking. Parking far away from the Mall and I have stairs in my house and go up and down them about five times a day. I understand about the playing with children. I do some babysitting taking care of my baby cousins and they are all of walking age. It is a workout!!. Great work Bye

Posted on 01/31/2007 at 12:01:00 PM

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