4 Ways to exercise without trying this winter

It’s not just ‘traditional’ exercise that counts towards your daily and weekly tally though.  We understand that during the winter months, the last thing you may feel like doing is heading outside to run – which is  why we’re sharing our top daily activities that will help  you to keep active without even trying.

Don’t park too close

When going grocery shopping or even driving to work, we have the habit of looking for parking close to where we need to be. In winter (and if it is not raining), rather take the first parking spot you see as you approach your destination. By doing this, you can sneak in a few extra steps, increasing your heart rate and enabling you to breathe in some fresh, crisp air. Bonus points if you have to carry some groceries back to your car!

If you use public transportation to work and it is safe enough for you to be dropped a few minutes away from your building, then take advantage of it and walk the rest of the way to work. This not only gets your blood pumping before a long workday, but is bound to improve your mood and energy level before heading into an office building.

If you need another energy boost, then be sure to incorporate Avalife™ ENERGY BOOST supplement into your daily routine. This much-loved product helps to banish tiredness and helps the body adapt to stress while supporting healthy energy levels. It is a blend of adaptogenic herbs that are clinically tested for proven results. The herbs in this incredible formula help to balance and support the body’s natural ability to handle fatigue and boost energy, giving you support for the entire day.

Take a note from the kids

Gone are the days where we run, jump and play like kids – but it shouldn’t be like that. When taking your kids out to the park or even having them play outside at home, why not join in on the fun and run around with them?

This is not only a great bonding activity, but you will most likely work some muscles that haven’t been worked in a while. Luckily, kids are very easily entertained so whether you’re kicking around a ball or climbing  a jungle gym with them, you’re all bound to have some fun.

Clean the house

In a recent article by Harvard Health Publishing, they note that “cleaning the home for even fifteen minutes burns around 80 calories. Wash some windows and do some dusting and you’ve got a pretty decent workout — and a cleaner house.” While this does sound like quite the chore, it inevitably needs to be done. Playing some music while cleaning can help lift your mood and even inspire you to do more.

If you can’t quite understand how these chores act as exercise, think about something as simple as packing cupboards and shelves. Bending, squatting and stretching to reach pots, pans and plates in your cupboards all give your muscles a wake-up. Even the simple act of wiping shelves with a cloth to clear out the dust is a great way to stretch those arms! Are the cupboards not in need of cleaning? Get an almost full-body workout by unpacking, wiping and repacking your bookshelf or wardrobe!

Do some gardening

If you have a green thumb and love spending time outdoors, then why not consider doing your garden? Simple pruning and watering won’t really count as exercise but other tasks like mowing the lawn, moving plants, replanting and potting and even doing some DIY hardscapes.  Medical News Today notes that “Vigorous housework, gardening, and going up and down the stairs while doing chores also qualify as physical activity and can help people meet the daily guidelines productively.”

No matter what forms of exercise you’re doing in winter, it is super important to ensure that you are taking care of your immune system to help prevent colds and flu. Avalife™ IMMUNE SUPPORT is the perfect blend of Ayurvedic and European Herbs, helping to support immunity while promoting the body’s natural defense. When using daily activities as a form of exercise, be sure to not over-exert yourself, especially if you are unfit. Start small and build up a tolerance so that when summer arrives, you will feel comfortable doing more intensive workouts outside!