I need some easy things I can do during the day to burn off some extra calories. I hate excerise and I hate the gym so it's a bit of a challenge.

Hi there 2bslim,

I don't really like the gym either, and I don't have much time between work and other activities. I found I could get at least a bit of exercise by sitting on an exercise ball at my desk instead of a chair. I felt that my core strength improved and so did my posture.

Other than that, I try to take stairs instead of elevators, etc. and walk where I can when I have the time.

Hope this gives you a couple of ideas.

Good Luck :)

Hey there,
I think Joining a swimming or water aerobics program is pretty easy excersie especially on your body. It's a great way to get all of the benefits of an aerobic workout without damaging your joints. An added plus: in chest-high water you weigh only a third of what you weigh on land.

Hope that helps,

Janice

Janice, great suggestion!. I am a big fan of aquacise, better known as water aerobics.

One benefit is that water aerobics allows a person to exercise every muscle and every joint in the body all at the same time. Another benefit is that water aerobics is cooler as the water cools off your body the entire time you are performing your routine. This is definitely a plus factor, especially in the summertime heat, or if you live in a part of the country that is hotter than other areas. The last and probably most important benefit of water aerobics is that almost anyone, no matter their age, can perform water aerobics. The reason for this is because the water causes your body to be buoyant, thus causing less strain and stress on your joints and muscles. Don't worry, though, you still get the maximum work out when you perform water aerobics.

A person does not need to know how to swim in order to take advantage of water aerobic exercises either. He or she can wear one of many devices that will enable them to stay afloat with little effort. This is turn enables the person to be able to concentrate on his or her routine. Plus, it helps to eliminate the fear of a mishap in the water, especially in the deep water.

I suggest joining a class if you can. You will meet people and in no time it will become a very enjoyable routine in your life.

Has anyone every tried pilates?
I was thinking of getting into that.

Christy