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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Dance in Your Seat Break out your headphones or crank up the radio, and get grooving. "Listening to fun music encourages you to keep a lively beat while sitting down," says Lavina Rodriguez, PhD, clinical psychologist and author of "Mind Over Fat Matters: Conquering Psychological Barriers to Weight Management."

"Music has a universal positive psychological effect, and can serve to reduce stress, which is also known to help with weight control. It makes us feel happier, which makes us want to move more in general and reduces cravings," she says. Beyond a simple head bob and shoulder shrug, music also motivates you to move around faster and for long periods of time, adds Len Glassman, owner of Personal Best Training and Pilates Center. Depending on your current weight, you can burn up to 132 calories during your next little desk-dance party. Just switch to soothing music when you eat, he says, to help you relax and chow slower, improving metabolism and digestion.

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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