Fitness Fun!

If you’d rather have teeth pulled than hop on an exercise bike,
you’re not alone.

Finding the motivation to squeeze your bottom into a pair of
Lycra shorts is just too much to bear after a exhausting day at
the office. So what’s a weight conscious person to do?

You want to get more active, but you want it to be fun too.
What’s so unreasonable about that? Nothing. What’s more, there
are plenty of ways to feel the burn that means you don’t have to
go within a mile of that nasty, mean old gym instructor.

And while you may not get an aerobic workout with most of these
activities, you can see how they will add up to affect your
overall activity levels and help you tone up – as you have a bit
of fun too!

Activity Boost Level: Mild

Kiss Me Pucker up with a loved one and your heart will start
racing. Put a bit of oomph into it and you’ll not only get
flushed, you’ll be working it that part harder too.

Laugh It Off Laughing is thought to improve your immune system
and skin condition. Rent a good comedy or get together with a
friend who really gets you giggling to feel the immediate
benefits.

Make Love Boost your activity levels by making whoopee. And, if
you feel in a frisky mood, a particularly vigorous session can
give you a really good aerobic workout.

Scream for Your Team The last time you screamed for your local
sports team you’ll have felt your blood pumping. If you watched
last year’s Stanley Cup Final, even better!

The Write Stuff An hour spent furiously scribbling can really
give you an energy boost, especially if you’re concentrating
hard.

Activity Boost Level: Moderate

Sing Hallelujah Believe it or not, a rousing sing song can give
you a decent workout – just make sure you belt it out at full
volume.

Have a Tinkle If you’re musically minded, playing the piano is
good for toning those muscles – choose something energetic like
rag-time or a dramatic classical piece to really feel the
benefits.

Do a Delia Have a dinner party for six people or more. All that
furious cooking chopping and grating will really give you a
rush! Have a look at our recipe section for inspiration.

Get Under the Hood If you’re handy with a screwdriver, mending
your car gives your day a bit of extra activity – especially if
making heavy repairs.

Milk a Cow Milking by hand can really get your heart pumping.
Slight snag – first find your cow.

Activity Boost Level: High

Do It Yourself Both woodwork and plumbing will give you a decent
activity boost – now there’s a handy way to lose weight and
check things of your “to do” list too!

Child’s Play Young kids never seem to sit still. Take a leaf out
of their book and go play; it’s not just great for family
bonding, you’ll also feel the burn after a bit! Try a half hour
game of energetic soccer or some backyard gymnastics.

Disco Diva Put on your sparkly skirt and head for the dance
floor – a good half hour boogie will tone your whole body.

Move House If the prospect of changing homes is getting you
down, be cheered by the fact that shifting and carrying
furniture is quite a strenuous workout. So get packing!

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