No Excuses Workout

There is no excuse for not having a healthy, fit body. We know you’re really busy and sometimes you just want to sit down and watch TV or play on the computer. That’s fine, but there are fun movements you can do anywhere, anytime.
 

Here are some of our most fun No Excuses ideas! If you’ve got a great idea for a No Excuse workout, email noexcuses@getsweaty.com. If we use your idea, you’ll see your name right here! 

 

While watching TV or working on the computer

Get up during commercials. Do a different activity during each commercial then relax and enjoy your show. If you’re watching a DVD, or working on the computer, get up every 20 minutes or so and jump around for a couple of minutes.

Here are some of the things you can do:

• Run in place
• Dance
• Jumping jacks
• Sit ups
• Push ups
• Touch your toes
• Leg lifts

    

ABC Air Ball

Grab a ball or a pillow and draw your ABC’s in the air.

The Staircase Shuffle

If you’ve got a staircase run up and down. Run up one stair step at a time, then try two steps at a time.
 

Across the Floor

Start at one end of a room, and with each step you take, strike a pose. Do this until you reach the other end then work your way back to the starting place. Do a different pose with each step. Be creative and move all parts of your body.
 

Figure 8's:

Stand with your feet shoulder width apart. Put your arms out straight in front of you and clasp your hands. Make large figure eights with your arms while you twist from side to side. Do 10.
 

In the classroom, in the car, on the bus or in the library.

Try these movements. No one will even know you’re doing them!

• The Butt Cheek Squeeze - Squeeze your butt cheeks ten times, take a rest then do it again
   
• The Ab Squeeze - Tighten your tummy muscles for 30 seconds. This not only flattens and strengthens your tummy, it helps you sit straighter and taller.
   
• Sitting leg lifts - While sitting, lift your legs with your knees straight. Or you can lift your legs with your knees bent. Hold onto the side of your chair for balance.

 

On the Phone

The Twist and Talk - Stand up with your feet shoulder width apart. Put your free hand on your waist and twist from side to side.