4 ways to sneak in your exercise
In the spring I have no problems getting in shape. The days are longer and it's warming up-both of which make it easier for me to ramp up my running routine outside. And those delicious spring veggies at the farmers' market motivate me to trade a few of my favorite comfort foods for a heaping plate of garden-fresh salad. (Get inspired with these delicious salad recipes.)
But come summer I find it harder to motivate and stay in shape. The weather is hotter and more humid and so I'd rather skip my after-work exercise for a sunset sail on the lake or an easy potluck dinner and a few summery cocktails with friends.
To stay in tip-top shape for the rest of the season, I add exercise to my day in unexpected ways:
Use the "5 & 10" rule for escalators and elevators: I take the stairs if I only need to go up five floors or less or down 10 floors or less.
Walk to errands less than a mile away. (You can bike too!)
Do my own gardening and housecleaning-it burns calories and saves money.
Multitask-do crunches and push-ups while watching TV.
Find 2 more tips to sneak in exercise.
By Brierley Wright, M.S., R.D.
Brierley's interest in nutrition and food come together in her position as an associate editor at EatingWell. Brierley holds a master's degree in Nutrition Communication from the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University. A Registered Dietitian, she completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Vermont.
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