What are 5 ridiculously easy tricks I can use to burn 700+ calories without exercise?
5 Ridiculously Easy Tricks I Use to Burn 700+ Calories *Without* Exercise
It’s a myth that “exercise is the only way to break a sweat.”
Do you find yourself squeezing in a workout when you can but don’t succeed?
I feel you.
As much as we all believe in the quote, “a healthy body is a happy body,” we can’t make it happen—every day.
Life gets in the way.
You can’t exercise. You can’t hit the gym. Maybe your injuries/spasms/muscle aches prevent you from breaking a sweat.
Or maybe you don’t feel like exercising.
I’ve exercised 30 minutes every day for over a year, and I’ve faced those issues. You can read about my journey here:
People often ask me, “how can I exercise every day, how can I do at least 30 minutes of exercise daily, and how can I make exercise a habit.” My answer remains the same — reinvent the meaning of exercise.
Though exercise means shredding calories to disperse the extra fat from the body and keep the muscular joints lubricated and healthy, it doesn’t always imply gymming or lifting weights.
It’s a myth that “exercise is the only way to break a sweat.”
Exercise can’t be a planned/forced time-based activity. That’s one of the reasons why most of us fail at exercising.
So, here I share my best 5 tricks to burn 700+ calories/day without exercising or gymming. Everything else you do would be a bonus.
Whether you’re short on time or just feeling lazy, these methods will help you stay on track with your fitness goals.
#1. Increased Heart Rate = Calorie-Burning Mode ON
Did you know that your body burns more calories when the heart beats faster?
So, why not use it to your advantage!
Confused?
It’s simple than it sounds. Create physical activities that increase the heart rate, so your body keeps burning calories on auto mode.
Here Are 15 Ideas to Get You Started:
1. Gardening — dig, weed, and plant new flowers or vegetables
(200–400 calories burned/hour)
2. Mowing the lawn for 30 minutes zaps approx 135–200 calories
3. Increasing the walking pace
(e.g. Walking slowly at 2.0 mph burns approx 72 calories/30 minutes while increasing pace to 3.5 mph burns double)
4. Brisk walking while talking on the phone
(Walking burns more calories than standing — 324 calories vs. 186 calories/hour).
5. Spot marching while watching Netflix
(Walking/Standing burns more calories than sitting)
6. Do chores around the house — Vacuuming for 30 minutes equals 99 calories.
7. Wash your car by hand
(You’ll burn 135–200 calories in 30 minutes)
8. Dance to your favorite songs while you’re cleaning or cooking
9. Don’t skip the dishes
(30 minutes of washing dishes by hand and cleaning up the kitchen = 187 calories)
10. Park your car at the far end of the parking lot
11. Take the stairs instead of the elevator
12. Borrow your friend’s/neighbor’s dog for a daily walk
13. Use a bike to work(if possible)
14. Stand up at your desk instead of sitting all-day (Standing burns more calories than sitting — 186 calories vs. 139 calories)
15. Drink plenty of water
(Science says it’s one of the easiest ways to increase calorie-burning rate)
There are endless opportunities to burn more calories without ever stepping foot in a gym.
By making small changes to your daily routine and being mindful of what you eat, you can easily increase your caloric burn.
#2. Use Nervousness As a Super Calorie-Burning Tool
Did you know that you can burn up to 350 extra calories a day just by fidgeting?
It’s true!
And the best part is that you don’t even have to leave your work.
Here Are a Few Ideas to Get You Started:
- Keep your hands busy by doodling or playing with a stress ball.
- Stand up and walk around every hour or so.
- Twist and turn your body while sitting in your chair.
- Tap your feet or drum your fingers on the desk.
- Clench and release your abdominal muscles.
These little tricks give your metabolism a little boost!
The more active you can be, the more calories you’ll burn.
So get up and fidget!
(P.S: Fidgeting might annoy the people around you, so use this trick wisely)
#3. Feel Cold To Burn Calories
Every little bit counts when you’re trying to lose weight/burn calories.
And one easy way to burn more calories without ever having to step foot in a gym is by getting cold.
Turn down the thermostat to feel cold. (Don’t make winter wonderland, though!)
Believe it or not, when your body has to work harder to keep itself warm, it burns more calories.
According to tiny research published in Cell Metabolism in February 2014, being cold can raise your energy expenditure by as much as 48%.
So, what’re you waiting for?
Go, adjust your room temperature before we jump to the next calorie-burning trick.
#4. Giggle…Chuckle…Laugh…Hug…(Igniting Love = Burning Calories)
Okay, enough of calories talk!
It’s a feel-good time!
Igniting love is one of the most underrated hacks in burning calories without exercise.
Did you know that laughter puts you in calorie-burning mode?
15 minutes can burn up to 50 calories. It may not seem like much, but it can add up over time.
Laughter doesn’t consume time. Laugh while you work, walk or shower. Watch a funny movie, read a comic book, or crack some jokes with your friends. Don’t pay money to join laughter clubs.
The next is hugging. The warmth of a hug can shred some extra weight of your calories.
Not only will you feel better, but you’ll also be burning some extra calories in this feel-good process.
#5. Let Your Lungs Burn Calories
You burn calories every time you inhale and exhale. Even if it’s just a small amount of energy, movement requires it. Breathing burns 500–900 calories every day.
But, for whom?
Deep breathers!
However, most of us are shallow breathers.
Do you recognize that feeling — when you’ve been doing a rigorous physical activity, and your body lets out a long, deep breath, almost like a sigh?
Your bodies need that “aaaaaahhhh” feeling!
Deep breathing provides that feeling.
A good inhale and exhale rhythmically contract the abdominal blood vessels, increasing blood circulation, oxygen absorption, and metabolic rate. Science attests.
According to the American Exercise Physiology Institute, persons who take deep breaths burn up to 20% more calories than those who take shallow ones.
It’s so simple that you may do this while driving or sitting at your computer, as well.
What You Can Do:
- Take a steady, deep breath in through your nose for 4 seconds.
- Hold your breath for 7 seconds.
- Exhale through your mouth for 8 seconds.
This 4–7–8 breathing technique can help you burn more calories without any physical activity.
A Final Word
So what are you waiting for?
Start burning more calories today without ever stepping foot in a gym!
These are all simple lifestyle changes that don’t require willpower. You can implement them right from the comfort of your home.
Plus, they’re all guaranteed to help you stay active and burn more calories in a day.
I promise you’ll see results if you stick with it.
Let me know in the comments below how you burn more calories without exercise. If any tips have worked well for you, I’d love to hear them.
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