1/18 DAILY SWEEPS: Squeezing In Exercise

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ivillage_michellemc
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1/18 DAILY SWEEPS: Squeezing In Exercise
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 Tue, 01-18-2011 - 9:09am

What are your tips and tricks for squeezing in exercise? Reply between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET today, Tuesday, January 18, for the chance to win a $100 American Express gift card! View our sweepstakes rules.

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mitchellwam
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Registered: 01-05-2011
In reply to: ivillage_michellemc
Re: 1/18 DAILY SWEEPS: Squeezing In Exercise
 Tue, 01-18-2011 - 9:20am

I don't know if this counts as a trick or tip or not but I get up in the morning and put my exercise clothes on and exercise right after taking my son to school.

kiyoshi04
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Registered: 01-05-2011
In reply to: ivillage_michellemc
Re: 1/18 DAILY SWEEPS: Squeezing In Exercise
 Tue, 01-18-2011 - 9:30am

i keep my feet moving when i am doing dishes or laundry, making the bed or dinner... my feet are moving constantly when i am doing household tasks.

when i am stationary and have to be, like brushing my teeth or scouring a pan, i sneak in some clenches and if i can manage it, maybe a lunge or two..

delucake
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Registered: 01-03-2011
In reply to: ivillage_michellemc
Re: 1/18 DAILY SWEEPS: Squeezing In Exercise
 Tue, 01-18-2011 - 9:32am
I try to workout before I allow myself breakfast!
corncobb_8
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Registered: 01-04-2011
In reply to: ivillage_michellemc
Re: 1/18 DAILY SWEEPS: Squeezing In Exercise
 Tue, 01-18-2011 - 9:34am

I make a plan!

elphaba2011
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Registered: 01-07-2011
In reply to: ivillage_michellemc
Re: 1/18 DAILY SWEEPS: Squeezing In Exercise
 Tue, 01-18-2011 - 9:34am

I park further away in the parking lot, walk the stairs, take mini breaks at work and walk! Some

carlybunny
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Registered: 09-26-2008
In reply to: ivillage_michellemc
Re: 1/18 DAILY SWEEPS: Squeezing In Exercise
 Tue, 01-18-2011 - 9:39am
Taking out the garbage is typically the 'hubby's job', but I will sometimes take the garbage out when I go out to get the mail-in my community, that adds valuable exercise time!
jdurham02
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Registered: 01-04-2011
In reply to: ivillage_michellemc
Re: 1/18 DAILY SWEEPS: Squeezing In Exercise
 Tue, 01-18-2011 - 9:52am
If I can't do an entire 45-60 minute workout at one time, I try and break it up in 15-20 chunks throughout the day. Also, when getting ready in the morning or while doing other things around the house I try and walking side to side, marching etc. to get a little more in. It adds up!
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joy_ny
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Registered: 06-22-2000
In reply to: ivillage_michellemc
Re: 1/18 DAILY SWEEPS: Squeezing In Exercise
 Tue, 01-18-2011 - 10:04am

I just discovered the Leslie Sansone DVD's, and that has become my new solution to squeezing in exercise.

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cindyloohoo32
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Registered: 10-01-2007
In reply to: ivillage_michellemc
Re: 1/18 DAILY SWEEPS: Squeezing In Exercise
 Tue, 01-18-2011 - 10:10am

I wake up at 5AM and exercise at least 30 minutes before getting ready for work and getting the kids off to school.

babarr67
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Registered: 05-03-2004
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Re: 1/18 DAILY SWEEPS: Squeezing In Exercise
 Tue, 01-18-2011 - 10:11am

I keep my bathing suit and workout clothes in the car so that if I have free ttime I can stop at the Y.

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