How To Sneak In 60 Minutes Of Exercise Without Going To The Gym

To keep the weight off, studies are showing you need as much as 60 minutes of exercise a day.  If that sounds impossible, remember this, you don't have to spend an hour at the gym to get the exercise you need.  You can sneak in physical activity a few minutes at a time.  Here's how:

If you work at an office, or are going to the store, park farther away from the entrance.  

The extra walking can give you 5 minutes of exercise.

Take the stairs instead of the elevator.  

This can add 10 minutes more.

During your lunch break, take a 15 min. walk.  Ask a coworker to join you.

At home, squeeze in 15 min. of heavy cleaning,

Or gardening,

Or playing with the kids.

After dinner, take your dog for a 15 min. walk.

While watching TV, do 5 min. of situps during commercials.

All of this gets you to the 60 minute goal-without going to the gym.