For some of us shopping is a fun past time, for the rest of us it's a not-so-fun chore that cuts into our personal time leaving us with less time to do the things we need to do, like workout.
Next time, you are shopping try these tips to get a mini-workout (and burn more calories) while you shop:
- If possible, don't get a cart. Opt for baskets to work your arms. If you only need to use one basket, alternate a few minutes on each arm. Bonus points if you can accomplish this at Sam's, Costco or Ikea.
- When clothes shopping, hold onto your stuff until you try it on in the dressing room. It's definitely tempting to let the salesperson get a fitting room started for you, but your arms will get a much better workout if you don't. Plus, then you are more able to keep track on how much you are stocking up. Bonus points if you do this while using that $500 gift certificate to your favorite store you just got.
- When standing in the checkout line, do some heel raises (which is when you go from your flat foot to your tippy toe, 20 or so times) to work your calves. You'll get even more of a workout if you're holding a basket (or armful) full of goods. Bonus points if the check out line is really long.
- Don't be tempted by the parking spot right in front of the door. Park so that you actually have to walk a little to and from your car. Bonus points if the parking lot is completely empty.
- If you're food shopping in a city. Carry your own groceries home. It is definitely easy just to pay the delivery fee, but imagine the mini-workout you'll get by lugging the goods home on your own. Bonus points if you live in a walk-up.
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ha! this is what I always do. Not because I want to but there is no other way, I live in the city center, so I always walk, I find getting a cart too much work and as for the tiptoes... I'm just impatient
1interesting point on not getting a cart... totally going to try the next time i am shopping.
2I never thought about shopping as a workout but that's cool! I usually always get a basket since I think carts are too bulky and the baskets often get awfully heavy. I also park farther just because I don't want any dings on my car..who knew I was working out a bit too! ^.^
3Great tips. I've always thought of shopping as a form of exercise. lol
4I definitely have to try these next time. To be honest, I do park far away from the front of the store already, but not because of exercise. I tend to hit other cars. Seriously.
5i loveeee shopping so that's a plus for me and vanessasanchez, i park far away from the stores too b/c im scared to hit people's cars!
6I do live in a city and have to walk everywhere to go shopping and then bring it all home! I always feel like I've had a major workout by the end of it, especially after grocery shopping!
7I guess I'll have to keep looking in the mail for the $500 gift certificate. I wonder if they can devise a workout for online shopping.
8Shopping's a great workout. Today I went out with a bag with my extremely thick planner and huge pencil-case, and carried my hideously heavy file. Then I went to Carrefour and bought a lot, including two cartons of Ceres juice - my arms feel so much better!
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