6 Weird ways to work out for lazy people

Effortless Exercise: 6 Weird ways to work out for lazy people

Lim Han

05 Apr 2017

updated the 6 April 2017 à 10:25

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Take a hot bath
No, we’re not kidding. Studies have shown that soaking in a hot bath of around 40 degrees celsius can burn as many calories as a half-hour walk. This heating also offers other health benefits such as reducing blood pressure and the risks of heart attacks (at least in men). So, no time to exercise? Just get in the bathtub.
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Bed workouts
The urge to lie in bed all day is extremely real. But, that won’t be a problem because you can easily do quick exercises in the comfort of your warm cosy bed. Try sit-ups or butterfly kicks before getting out of bed in the morning or after your afternoon nap. Although this won’t burn tons of calories, it’ll contribute overall to a more active lifestyle. Lazing around in bed has never been more productive.
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Take the stairs
We know the escalator is right there, but we also know that you need some exercise. Cultivating the habit of using the stairs will engender a more active lifestyle and incorporate effortless exercise to your daily routine. The initial period may be marked with spurts of internal debates but we promise you’ll be gravitating to the stairs in no time.
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Wash your car
Ditch the machine car washes or external help and clean your car yourself. Not only will this ensure a more meticulous cleaning, the vigorous hand motions and body movements will give you a good workout. A pristine car coupled with sweat-it-out session – what could beat that?
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Laugh
It’s as easy as that! 15 minutes of laughter can burn up to 10 to 40 calories a day, depending on how hard you laugh and how much you weigh. So, whenever you’re not up for an arduous workout, just ask someone to tell you a joke or watch a stand-up comedy performance.
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Go for a walk while on the phone
The next time you get a phone call from your significant other or your close girlfriend and you know you’re in for a good long conversation, grab your keys and head out the door – it’s time for a long walk. With the endless babble about anything under the sun, we guarantee you won't even realise that your legs are moving.

Too lazy to exercise? Don’t worry, we’ve worked out that problem for you.

Is the treadmill in your house as good as new or are your gym shoes collecting dust? It’s alright, we know the struggle. For many of us, the mere thought of exercise wears us down and rouses a deep dread in us that we didn’t know existed. If we were asked to pick between a serene afternoon nap and an arduous sweaty workout, it’s a no brainer. But, as we all know (and try to forget), exercise is good for us. In fact, it does wonders for our body. From lifting our moods to bolstering our health, exercise is a habit we should never eschew from.

That’s why, it’s time to take action. But, not too much. We’ve found out 6 lazy (but effective) ways you can work out when you’re in a slothful mood. These steps require so little effort that you won’t even notice you’re burning calories! Head over to our gallery to get started.

Lim Han

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