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Don't have time to go to the gym but still want to lose weight and/or tone your muscles?Don't fret - you can put those muscles to work even as your eyes are glued to your favorite soap opera or sitcom.

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    Start by taking into consideration the time factor. If you have time to sit and watch television, then you must also have time to go to the gym or walk or run and so on. However, if you want to exercise 'and' watch television, these other steps will help.
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    Start by lying on your back, head flat on the floor/couch/bed (floor recommended) and pulling your knee up towards your chin (it does not have to touch), then SLOWLY pushing it flat to the starting point. Do not let your leg touch the floor. Do this 25 times each leg.
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    Lie on your side, make your bottom leg straight and the top leg lifted a few inches in the air, bent at the knee. Now lift your leg up until it won't straighten any more. Do this 30 times each leg.
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    Taking weights, one in each hand, stand up and extend your arms over your head. Bend at the elbows, so the weights and your hands are behind your head. Bring weights back up to starting position. Do this 25 times. Depending on your strength, use one or two (five pounds recommended to start). If you don't have weights, anything heavy like soup cans that will fit in your hands will do).
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    Lie down on your back with one weight in each hand. Start with your arms an inch or two over your chest. Lift all the way up and all the way to the sides (your left arm to the left and your right arm to the right). Don't let your arms touch the ground. Do this 25 times.
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    Lie on your back and hold the weights to your chest. Lift your back several inches off the ground (do not use your head to pull yourself up--your back needs to be off the ground, not just your head). Do this 25 times at least twice a day. If you cannot do 25 crunches in a row, then do three, take a breath, then three more. Do at least 10 sets.
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    Use resistance bands. These can be purchased at many large department and sporting goods stores. They are very useful in a variety of exercises.
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    March in place between commercials. There is usually about 15 minutes of storyline between commercials, so this gives you time to get some exercise in without missing what's going on. Walking in place may not sound like much, but in half an hour (the length of a sitcom or half of a drama), a 130 pound woman can burn 192 calories. To make this even more challenging, you can raise your knees at intervals. [1]
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    Jog. Jogging is another way to exercise without missing anything.

EditSample Exercise Games

The Bachelor Exercise Game

Survivor Exercise Game

Downton Abbey Exercise Game


Jeopardy! Exercise Game

Doctor Who Exercise Game

The Apprentice Exercise Game


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EditTips

  • Remember to eat a healthy and well balanced diet to see results.

EditWarnings

  • Try not to hurt yourself; always warm up before exercising.
  • This doesn't mean you are now to watch TV all the time. You've got to get out and exercise outside also.
  • Be very careful to not drop the weights, particularly if you're using soup cans or another object (i.e. in the overhead press.) Be prepared to get your feet out of the way if you need to.
  • Check with your doctor before starting any exercise program.

EditThings You'll Need

  • Television.
  • 5 pound weights (recommended for starting out).
  • Stability or exercise ball (optional).
  • Resistance bands (optional).

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EditSources and Citations

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Categories: Motivation to Exercise

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Español: Cómo hacer ejercicio al ver televisión, Italiano: Come Fare Attività Fisica Davanti alla TV, Русский: делать физические упражнения, смотря телевизор, Português: Como Se Exercitar Enquanto Assiste TV

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