Low-Tech Weight Loss
Many people think that they have to exercise for an hour everyday, sweating profusely, in order for exercise to be beneficial. It’s not true.
Here are a few low-tech alternatives to help you lose weight and stay healthy.
- Jump ropes can get your cardiovascular system revving. It’s a calorie burner that works every muscle, delivering a full-body workout.
- Get a dog and take it for a walk. In one study, people who walked their dog 20 minutes a day, five days a week lost an average of 14 pounds a year!
- Get enough sleep. Sleep deprivation can increase cravings and decreases the amount of leptin in your body – a hormone that helps use energy.
You don’t have to get fancy to exercise, and you certainly don’t have to join an expensive gym or spa to get the same benefits. Get a good night’s sleep, leash up your dog and get ready for summer!
