How to Turn Every Movement Into a Mini-Workout

With many gyms still shut down it’s been tricky to get in a good workout this year. That’s why the team at Viewheel dug into our impressive collection of ebooks and audiobooks to bring you some tips on how to turn everyday movements into mini-workouts.

Wrist and ankle weights. Once seen as a fitness gimmick, wrist and ankle weights can in fact be effective when it comes to burning more calories on a daily basis, and can eventually help develop strength and tone muscles too.

Weight vests. Similar to wrist and ankle weights, weight vests will force your body to put in just a little bit of extra effort when it comes to everyday activities. They can be a little unsightly, however, so you may want to wear them under a jacket or sweater.

Walking lunges. You may not like us for this one, but you’ll get fit fast if you substitute your regular walking for walking lunges. Worked into your daily routine, walking lunges may not be the most effective way to get around, but they’re definitely an effective way to build strength and tone those legs!  

Stairs. Last but not least, everyone’s favorite… Stairs! An excellent source of cardiovascular exercise and a great way to strengthen your legs, taking the stairs whenever possible, and going up and down an extra few flights while you’re at it, will work wonders! Even if you only have access to a few steps, you can put them to excellent use and keep yourself fit in the process.

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Effective Ways to Include Exercise in Your Routine

Life can get busy sometimes, and in the daily rush from home to work and back home again, with whatever errands need to get done in between, exercise is often an afterthought. We know how important exercise is to a healthy lifestyle, so rather than sacrifice it, why not find a way to work it in? Here are three tips to help you include some exercise into your daily routine.

Walk whenever possible. If it doesn’t seem like high intensity exercise, that’s because it’s not, but a good amount of walking is still of immense importance. If your daily commute or regular errands can allow for a bit of walking instead of driving or public transit, the calories burned and muscles moved will go a long way to better overall health.

Sneak it in when you can. Have 10 minutes to kill? Home earlier than expected? Anything is better than nothing, and a workout doesn’t have to be an hour long in order to be helpful. Consider some push-ups when time permits, or a few crunches if you can. Micro-workouts, if done consistently, can provide an immense amount of benefit.

Make it count. When your schedule does permit for a block of time devoted entirely to exercise, make sure that exercise is the most effective it can be. 20 minutes of cardio or a little bit of weight training are only parts of the puzzle. Swimming, on the other hand, is a total body workout and a great cardiovascular workout as well.

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Why It’s Important to Exercise While on Vacation

We all need a bit of a break every once in a while, and a vacation can be just what the doctor ordered to relax and recharge! But before taking a break from your workout routine as well, consider these three reasons to exercise while on vacation.

More energy to explore. It may be tempting to think that exercise will leave us too tired to go off and explore, but getting in a quick workout before a day of discovery is a great way to regulate energy levels and insure there’s plenty of gas in the tank to go out and explore.

Easier recovery when you get home. Sticking to your workout routine and exercising while away is a great way to ensure a quicker recovery when you get home. Getting back into your routine will be nowhere near as difficult, and regular exercise will even help combat jet lag after a long and difficult flight.

Some justification to the extra indulgence. Let’s be honest, it’ll be hard to resist temptation when surrounded by a whole new world of fabulous flavors and tasty treats. Exercising regularly while away will help burn of some of those excess calories that are bound to be consumed, and may even ease the guilt of the occasional night of overeating.

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