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1. Video Games<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n You can fence, box, dance, and play virtual tennis, basketball, and other sports. In one study, people who walked, ran, and climbed on a special mat during a fantasy role-playing game did more exercise than if they\u2019d spent the same amount of time on a treadmill. As a bonus, if you play active games, you\u2019re more likely to do more \u201cnon-gaming\u201d exercise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Chores<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Want to get two things done at once? You\u2019ll get a \u201cmoderate\u201d workout if you wash and wax your car, clean out the gutters, or mop or vacuum the floors. It\u2019ll help get you in better physical shape, and a clean car or house may boost your mental well-being, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. Gardening<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n You might not think of it as exercise, but if you dig, bend, and clip around your garden for 30 minutes or so, you\u2019ll get a decent workout. And it may even put you in a better mood. If you don\u2019t have a plot of your own, consider volunteering at a community garden. They can probably use the help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4. Sex<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n You\u2019ll burn around 5 calories a minute, about as many as with a brisk walk. And you\u2019ll use about the same amount of oxygen as if you were raking leaves. Plus, research shows that it may help prevent heart disease, though that only seems to be true if you\u2019re in a healthy relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5. Geocaching<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you like to take walks with a purpose, look online for secret \u201cgeocache\u201d spots in cities, parks, or along hiking trails. You follow clues, usually GPS coordinates, to track them down. You could find a prize in the cache or sign your name in a journal that proves you were there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6. Dancing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n It can be social, and it\u2019s lots of fun, even if you do it by yourself. It can tone your muscles and strengthen your heart and lungs. It also might lift your spirits. All you need is a bit of music to get your groove going.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 7. Take That Meeting on the Go<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n When you need to talk with a co-worker, hit the trail (or sidewalk) and kill two birds with one stone. You\u2019ll get some exercise,and it might also make your meeting more creative. Just keep it to no more than two or three people. More than that can make it hard to really engage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 8. Join a Team<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Whatever your interest or skill level, there\u2019s probably a sports league in your area that will work for you. You\u2019ll be less likely to skip out because your teammates will count on you for practice sessions and games. And the heat of competition could make you forget you\u2019re getting a workout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 9. Outdoor Sports<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you like to be outside but don\u2019t want to commit to a league, head to the park and join a pickup game of whatever\u2019s going on: soccer, Ultimate Frisbee, touch football. Even playing catch will get you moving around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 10. Indoor Sports<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Don\u2019t want to deal with hot or cold weather? Indoor games can get your competitive juices flowing, like basketball, racquetball, or volleyball. You can do many \u201coutdoor sports\u201d — like swimming, soccer, and tennis — indoors, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 11. Interval Training<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Just three 20-second \u201csprint\u201d intervals — running or cycling, for example — seem to offer about the same benefit as a 50-minute jog. Even with the warmup, cool down, and rest between intervals, that\u2019s just 10 minutes of your time, compared with almost an hour for a run. Ask your doctor if you haven\u2019t exercised in a while, and start slow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 12. Batting Cage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n You can practice your swing for a team if you\u2019re on one, or relive the glory days of your youth. Either way, you\u2019ll likely have to concentrate so hard on the ball coming at you that you won\u2019t have time to think about how you\u2019re getting some exercise. Just be sure to wear a helmet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 13. Walking<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This doesn\u2019t have to be a purposeful stroll. Park at the back of the lot when you go to the store. Walk over to your co-worker to tell them something in person rather than send an email. When you take out the trash or pick up the mail, keep going around the block. All those steps add up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 14. Martial Arts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Get into shape while you learn how to defend yourself. It helps you focus your attention and may keep your brain sharper than sports like running. And \u201clight\u201d contact types like karate, judo, and taekwondo are pretty safe, compared with other sports, as long as you train with a qualified instructor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 15. Zombie Runs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n You say you\u2019ll only run if something\u2019s chasing you? Well, that can be arranged. Zombie courses often have obstacles to get over or creeks to run through and may run on mud-covered trails. And if that\u2019s not enough motivation, members of \u201cthe living dead\u201d watch from secret locations and jump out to steal your vital organs (in the form of flags) as you try to finish the race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Originally published at WebMD<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" By WebMD 1. Video Games You can fence, box, dance, and play virtual tennis, basketball, and other sports. 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