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You Do Have Time!
Incorporating Exercise Into Your Daily Routine By Catherine Cram
Now You're Cooking
Most people wouldn't think that meal preparation is a good time for flexibility or strength training, but it actually is a great time to include several of the following exercises: - Buttock squeezes while stirring or mixing.
- Backbend stretches in between cutting or cleaning vegetables.
- Upper body strengtheners by pressing against a wall or counter and doing mini push-ups.
- Mini squats between each place setting of the table.
- Use soup or vegetable cans as weights. Do 10 to 15 repetitions of bicep curls, straight-arm lifts and tricep extensions.
- Gallon juice or milk jugs make great weights. Do sets of 10 to 15 repetitions several times a week.
Chat Your Way to Fitness
Most of us spend quite a bit of time on the phone. Whether you're scheduling your next doctor's visit or getting advice from your mother-in-law, this is a perfect time to grab a dust cloth and your cordless phone. Keep moving room to room as you dust, doing some squats and standing leg lifts as you pass through each room. 
Workout at WorkOn the Road Again
With many of us spending so much time in the car, it's a great place to squeeze in a workout. But remember to keep your focus on the road as you do the following exercises: