With the new year in full swing, it has now become that time when most New Year’s resolutions tend to be forgotten. The diet is broken, the gym membership was cancelled, and that bag of chips is calling your name. The worst part is that it’s not even February yet. One of the biggest obstacles that you’ll face to getting back on track is laziness, but that shouldn’t be what holds you back! Here are some ways that being lazy will help you meet your fitness goal!
1. Netflix Workout
Do you have a favorite show? Do you enjoy binge watching that show? While you spend hours indulging yourself, you can make a workout plan! Do five jumping jacks every time that a chef burns their food. When there is a lame joke made, do a few crunches. It's like a drinking game, but with exercise!
2. Carry All Of Your Groceries In At Once
After you've gone grocery shopping is the perfect time to work on those arm muscles. Grab all of your bags at the same time and bring them inside! Not only will you get a workout, but you also only need one trip. This means less work for your legs!
3. Make As Many Trips As Possible
Giving your arms a break has never been this easy! Instead of taking all your groceries in at once, do it one bag at a time! Not only will you be able to relax those tired arms, but you'll be giving your legs a workout by walking back and forth to your car!
4. Put Your Bowls On The Top Shelf
This way, when you are feeling like having some cereal or ice cream, you'll have to work to get it. It may also cause you to jump or climb, so you won't simply be stretching!
5. Park Your Car Far Away
Whether you've been trying to exercise for years, or you are simply beginning, you will always hear that you need to walk more. Well, here is the perfect solution! Instead of fighting for the space near the door, just park farther away! You'll have to walk a bit, which will give you your exercise and you'll feel more relief when you finally make it to the store or restaurant.
6. Babysit
Do you have kids? Do you know someone with kids? Offer to babysit! Whether you end up playing with dolls or running around outside, you are sure to feel tired afterwards. Who knows, you might even get paid for it.
7. Get An Exercise Ball
No matter where you are, or what you are doing, it's always a good idea to bounce on an exercise ball. How is this exercise? I have no idea, but it’s in the name and you get to have fun bouncing!
8. Leave Your Remote On The Other Side Of The Room
This way, if you want to change the channel, you'll have to get up. Yes, you could just continue watching what you don't like, but are you really willing to do that?
9. Dance
It doesn't have to be anything fancy, just some good, old fashioned partying if you'd like. Don't be afraid to get excited about the little things and do a jig out of joy. It will count as your exercise for the day!
10. Take The Stairs Instead Of The Elevator
This might seem like a lot of work, and it might also take more time, but if it's for your health, then isn't it worth it?
No matter what small steps you take to help your health this year, remember that it isn't always about going to gyms or doing CrossFit every day. It's about knowing your body and working to make a change. Even the laziest of people do it and I have faith that you can too! I wish you good luck!
