Everyday Activities That Count as a Workout

Lawn maintenance

Aside from the low impact and cardiovascular benefits, mowing the lawn requires a lot of functional movement primal patterns in the process of setup.

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Running errands

There's no reason why you can't spend your regular hour strolling through Target. However, running errands requires a lot of physical activity, including walking, lugging, lifting.

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House cleaning

Cleaning the house involves climbing stairs, lugging items from room to room, pushing and pulling the mop or broom, and more.

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Dog walking

Have we said enough? While your focus on your dog's daily walk is understandable, it's important to remember that you, too, can benefit from the activity.

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Walking anywhere

However, getting up and moving every 30 minutes is useful, and walking, whether to the mailbox, down the hall to wave to your coworker.

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'I'm late' sprint

If you utilize public transportation often, traveling to the bus or train definitely burns a lot of calories. If you're late and have to jog, that's additional effort.

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Kids' play

Have you got any little ones? Instead of sitting on the nearest couch or bench and observing them, you should get up and join in the fun.

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Dancing

You might like a night out on the dance floor, or you might be more of the "solo dance party in your pajamas" kind. 

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Laughing

In comparison to traditional ab exercises like crunches and back raises, a 2014 study indicated that laughter yoga was more effective. The more laughter you can squeeze out of each day, the better.

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