Check out squeezeitin.com for ideas on adding different exercises to tasks of daily living. Can you get fit this way? I doubt it, but something is better than nothing.
I perfer buying a selection of exercise equipment including dumbbells, Exer-tubing, fitness ball, push up handles, pull-up bar (the kind that hangs in a doorway), and the Lebert Equalizer Bars, piling everything in a corner, then pick something out to work on every day.
I hate to say it, but if you want muscle tone you have to fatigue that specific group to near failure repeatedly. Sorry, but I just can’t see that happening while doing laundry or dishes. You will see results, however in just minutes a day with heavy enough dumbbells, Ex-tube upper and lower body work, push-ups, e.t.c. done first thing in the morning, during tv commercials, before bed, or whenever you can fit it in.
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This 61 year old guy, Richard Waddell, seems to have discovered his passion for fitness, and it works! questforendorphins.com
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It was extremely hard, I’m not gonna lie,” said Daniel. “I couldn’t count down the minutes fast enough. It was something I did not enjoy — I was so out of breath. I was sweaty, hot. But as soon as I stepped out that door, it was so worth it to me because I felt so much better about what I had accomplished. I knew I made it through one more workout. I knew it was getting me closer to where I wanted to be.”
In addition to the one-on-one training sessions, Daniel modified her diet, eating more proteins and complex carbohydrates. She also eliminated bread and pasta and reduced her intake of sugar, salt and processed foods. If she craved something sweet, she ate a piece of fruit. She cooked with olive oil instead of butter – Karen Daniel -cnn.com
MY COMMENTS: Contratulations Karen! Exercise is tough when you are overweight and out of shape. If that is your case, start slow and do not overdo it. I am not sure it has to be as painful as Karen describes here. I am always skeptical of trainers that have a tendency to push to hard- that being said you can’t argue with the success achieved here.
One more point- it does get easier! Once you are “over the hump”, moderate exercise is actually comfortable.
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