Trick Yourself
October 14, 2008 by Kelly Turner
Filed under Fitness
I did not feel like working out yesterday. I also had a TON of housework to do, so blocking out gym time was out of the question. So, I just made it part of my To-Do list.
That’s my motivational stationary. It says, “Believe in Yourself: because nobody else here does.” Inspiring.
I wrote down a bunch of different exercises, one for abs, arms, legs and cardio, and broke it up into different sets. As I was running about the house doing my chores (chores? I’ve lived on my own for 4 years- you’d think I’d stop calling them that), I would stop every so often, do a set, and then cross it off the list. In the end, I got all my chores done, fit in my workout and actually ended up doing more sets of everything than if I would have done it all at once.
Moral of the story: No Excuses
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chorercising.
exerchores?
coming soon on dvd.
Good idea. A lot of housework already feels kinda like exercising. Or maybe I just have a really heavy vacuum.
like this idea a lot! i’ll be incorporating this idea this week cause the house needs cleaning!
That’s a really good idea! I should do that while I’m cooking or something. Stir the pot (do some squats), chop some onions (do some jacks), add some spices (do some pushups).
That is a great tip! I love it. Thanks!
LOVE this idea! Kind of an active alternative to Vickie’s 15-30 day, where you are having a really down couch potato day, and you allow yourself to sit on the couch for 30 minutes, and then get up and do 15 minutes of chores.
I do leg lifts when cooking and chest press on counter. And when I reach for a pan for something, I usually first do a few arm lifts with the pan before using it. Yes, it holds up dinner, but its well worth it. :)
Awesome. I was actually doing something similar today. I had some chores to do so I rolled out the yoga mat. Between doing laundry, cleaning the kitchen, taking out the recycling, and tidying my desk, I did some push-ups and stretching. Great idea!
I do this. My agenda book is also my life; I write down everything I need to do in it so I make sure I get it done and cross it off.
Including “write blog post”, “go to boot camp”, “go to work”.
It’s much easier to fit in everything between little chores- SO EASY to get in ANY kind of workout in there. Definitely no excuses!
ahh..Love it!
You know what this reminds me of? One of those “trainer’s tips” on the biggest loser! You should copywrite before Bob steals it. :)
love it! i tend to do the same… it is not unusual to find me doing squats with the windex and paper towels still in my hands hahahahahaa
Such a good idea! And sometimes housework can add to a workout. I got kinda warm mopping last night.
This is a great idea. Gotta love multitasking.
wow, way to be. i’ll have to add them to my “chores”
Fantastic…keeping it real! Great!
I love sneaky tips for fitting in fitness :)