What excercises do you do while performing everyday activities?

MadhanGomes

Basically title. What tips and tricks can you share to help squeeze in a little bit of fitness when doing otherwise mundane things?

As an example, I find myself doing calf raises all the time, from brushing my teeth to pumping gas. I'm sure I have received many weird looks in the past, but it's better than running around with some chicken thighs!

EssexHebridean

Squats or incline press-ups while waiting for the kettle to boil is a good one!

D_M_E

Interlink fingers and pull/squeeze the hands apart/together.

Carry a couple of small items - such as a small toy - and use them ffor gripping and squeezing exercises.

Stand in tiptoes for a few seconds then flatten feet then stand on heel and raise rest of foot and hold for a few seconds while trying to flex foot, alternate both standing actions for a few minutes.

kerri_gt

Brisk walking vs dawdling along.

MotheroftheKid

Balancing on one leg while waiting for the kettle to boil. Not strictly exercise, but does help improve balance,

MotheroftheKid

Stretch my calfs and hamstrings when cleaning my teeth.

adindas

I wonder why no one here mentions having sex as one of the responses?

You are doing exercise while performing everyday activities are not you??

You could do various types of exercises, you name it. More importantly the best exercise ever as you are doing exercise while having fun. You could keep maintaining intimate which is crucial to healthy life and relationship. Please correct me if I am wrong ? :D:D

Also, the research shows that during this activity there are lot of calories burnt.

Glad

MotheroftheKid wrote: »

Balancing on one leg while waiting for the kettle to boil. Not strictly exercise, but does help improve balance,

good for ankle strength too

silverwhistle

I bound up and down my stairs; good for the explosive strength you need for football.


Prepping wood for the wood burner is good for the upper body. :-)