Workout and Lose Weight While Watching Television

If you haven't been getting regular exercise 3-5 times per week, and one of your goals is to lose weight, then attending to this issue as soon as possible should be a top priority. For those of you having trouble finding time to exercise on a regular basis, or just exercising in general, one of the easiest ways to start working out is while you are watching television.

Healthy eating in conjunction with regular exercise is a recipe for weight loss success. One of the easiest ways to start getting some exercise into your life is to do it while you are watching television. You may find this to be the perfect opportunity to start developing healthy habits especially if you are limited on time.

Leisure television viewing provides a great opportunity to get in a decent workout. Most people generally sit or lie down to enjoy shows or movies on TV so why not do a little exercise instead? You will find that instead of snacking on potato chips and soda which most do while watching TV, you can do some exercise, workout those muscles, and then afterwards have a healthy snack and water.

An Easy Way To Workout and Lose Weight While You Are Watching Television

By doing this you will potentially prevent yourself from eating more than 500+ fat-riddled calories (if you usually snack while watching TV), plus take a step towards developing a healthier life by working out! That means you will burn 200-800 calories depending on the type and duration of the workout you do. Don't you think that is a much better way to spend your time while watching American Idol, the X Factor, or Two and a Half Men? You get entertainment and a workout both at the same time!

Here's how you can do it.

If you are watching a TV show or sporting event, you can choose to either do your exercise during the commercial breaks, or during the actual program. If you are watching a movie, you can breakup your workout into small 10-15 minute blocks. In other words, exercise while you are watching your movie for 10 minutes, take a short break, then repeat if you'd like.

In regards to the type of workouts you can do during your TV time, there are quite a number of options depending on your preference. There are calisthenic workouts, plyometrics, stretch band exercises, kettlebell workouts, even workouts using a stability ball. If you already have a routine that you would you like to do, ease into that one, or you can find a number of specific workouts that can be done right in front of the television by doing a simple Internet search.

If you would like a simple, straightforward, no equipment needed workout you can do while watching television, here are two for you to try out. Just be sure before you begin any exercise routine, check with your doctor for health clearance and be sure to warm up/stretch before starting any activity.

During Commercials Workout 
1 set approx 3 minutes 
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30 Jumping Jacks 
20 Squats 
10 Pushups 
30 Crunches 
*stretch during the show 
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During Program Workout 
1 set 8-10 minutes 
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30 Jumping Jacks 
20 Alternating Lunges 
10 Pushups 
30 Crunches 
30 Squats 
10 Burpees 
1 Minute Plank 
*stretch for 2 minutes 
repeat when comfortable 
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These simple, yet effective workouts are great to get you moving while your favorite programs are on. By developing this new workout routine, you can start changing your daily habits around especially if you are used to snacking on potato chips and soda while you watch television.