5 simple ways to get some daily exercise
You get to the gym, change, work out, rest, shower and find that you’re still sweating? Isn’t there something less demanding you can do that contributes to your general fitness and well-being?
Well it turns out there is. Even small amounts of resistance exercise can increase your body’s levels of a substance called GLUT4 (acronym for glucose transporter 4), which encourages your digestive output to be stored in muscle cells rather than as body fat. A few simple changes to your life can make all the difference; without the need to work out, sweat and shower. Remember though; this is about general health and feeling good - it is not a specific way to lose weight. Your healthy diet-regime comes first.
Well it turns out there is. Even small amounts of resistance exercise can increase your body’s levels of a substance called GLUT4 (acronym for glucose transporter 4), which encourages your digestive output to be stored in muscle cells rather than as body fat. A few simple changes to your life can make all the difference; without the need to work out, sweat and shower. Remember though; this is about general health and feeling good - it is not a specific way to lose weight. Your healthy diet-regime comes first.
1/ Stand up more |
2/ Use the stairs |
4/ Simply walk a bit further... or run?
Walking burns up the calories too! According to a 2012 study, those who walked for one mile burned up 88 calories but those who ran the same distance burned 112 calories - not much more considering. But that being said, the calorie counting route is not the best solution. Your whole body benefits from exercise.
So think of changing routines and doing things like parking your car deliberately at the far edge of the supermarket car park, or get off the bus one stop earlier and walk... if weather permits. Here on the right; Viktoria Beckham goes one step further with her treadmill desk… and you can just make out the 'practical' high heels!
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