Fitness

10 Ways to Burn More Calories Just By Sitting

Who needs the gym when you can do these sneaky moves and lose weight with almost no effort?

by Kristina Grish

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Replace Your Chair We don't care if it adjusts or has amazing lumbar support -- lose the office chair, and invest in alternatives. The first option is a stability ball, which requires you to engage your core muscles just to sit, helping burn calories and tone your abs and back, says Michelle Ross, certified fitness trainer at E.W. Training. Just don't sit on the ball to work for more than a total of 60 minutes a day, says Amir Pozderac founder of Executive Fitness Consulting LLC. "Your core muscles will get tired and relax, so your body position will alter and cause your back to bend forward." To rest your core, work while standing or use another chair in between. Health expert Susan Schenck suggests propping a rocking chair at your desk as a respite, or use one on its own. "Rocking burns 150 calories an hour," she says.

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Love these ideas.

by Monique3 Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 10:17AM Report as inappropriate

I'm going to try these today!

by LittleBunny Friday, December 21, 2012 at 11:16AM Report as inappropriate

Definitely going to do these in class!

by schien Monday, November 12, 2012 at 11:35AM Report as inappropriate

I can do these almost anywhere!

by anna_cookie_hwang Monday, October 15, 2012 at 08:15PM Report as inappropriate

I am sitting on a ball right now in front of the computer. It really works your whole body!

by nicolemakris Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at 11:29PM Report as inappropriate

Fun article !

by Ladybugg9 Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at 12:35AM Report as inappropriate

I always watch at least one comedy show a day just to brighten my mood but now that I learned that laughing really does burn calories I probably will watch more !

by Ladybugg9 Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at 12:13AM Report as inappropriate

will definitely try some of these out!

by Chris213 Monday, October 8, 2012 at 06:23PM Report as inappropriate

I agree with @Ydabney!

by asiagirl4ever Saturday, August 11, 2012 at 10:32AM Report as inappropriate

One of the best articles!!! Thanks

by Ydabney Friday, August 10, 2012 at 08:11AM Report as inappropriate