Bang out a few squats every time you visit the washroom — it will also help maintain your functional fitness.
Get up, stretch, and walk around now and then — especially if you work a desk job.
Walk or cycle instead of driving for any nearby errands — you’ll also save fuel (and money).
Deliberately park your car farther away — the nearby parking spots are crowded, anyway.
Take your dog for a run. If you don’t have one, befriend the street mongrel.
Grow a plant or two in your backyard. All that squatting and bending while tending to plants burns more calories.
Go window shopping — and buy nothing. Lost in consumers’ wonderland, you’ll clock in a ton of steps.
Drop and do a few pushups right beside your desk — the beauty of pushups is they’re easy enough for most to get at least a few reps. And a single set is challenging enough to get your heart racing.
Get off the subway or bus a stop earlier — and walk the rest. Do this on your way back to savor the setting evening sun.
Go grocery shopping — and buy healthy whole foods. Similar to window shopping, you’ll walk a lot.
Take post-meal strolls—the plus point is better digestion.
Clean your room before sitting down to work—this exercise will improve your mood and boost your productivity as well.
Volunteer for events — be it at your locality’s cleanup, a pet camp, or a local park fundraiser. You’ll also exercise your altruistic muscles.
Quicken your walking pace — not only will your heart rate go up but you’ll save more time.
Shun escalators — and choose the stairs. If you’re a tourist, this will be almost magical.
Wash your car yourself — by skipping one carwash session, you’ll also save money.
When you sit, make sure your butt is plush against the seat — good sitting posture + more calories burnt.