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January 01, 2009

Get fit during a flick

Submitted by SiteEditor Read more daily challenge, holidays, home life, and toning up
Challenge Yourself for: 24 Hours

Lots of us spend time on the sofa watching holiday movies this time of year. That doesn’t mean you have to remain sedentary for two hours! Today, challenge yourself to incorporate push-ups, sit-ups, or treadmill time into the equation, either mid-film or during intermission. _Always consult a physician before starting any exercise routine._

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  1. User_48
    Patricia_JJay about 1 year ago

    While watching the movie my erercise was feet and legs.

  2. Dscn0002
    shaunapie about 1 year ago

    every time there is a dead body found on one of my crime shows i do 10 pus ups

    and every commercial i do 10 squats

  3. User_48
    zionita about 1 year ago

    This is going to inspire me to get back on my excerise bike while watching TV or talking on the phone.

  4. User_48
    radiantrosa about 1 year ago

    I ride my recumbent bike 2x’s daily as cannot walk on treadmill due to back injury. Also bought myself 2# hand weights, ride my bike and then do weights, then onto floor for back exercises given to me by doc! Used to ride for an hour each time with no weight loss. Doc said switch to 30 minutes at higher resistance. BAM, instant weight loss and toning!!! I ride watching TV too as time passes w/o you knowing it!

  5. User_48
    MKETrailer about 1 year ago

    I was doing leg lifts, ab exercise and curls with light weights this weekend while watching DVDs.

  6. Forest_flowers
    carriegirl about 1 year ago

    I am addicted to the show “House” I can get a good 45 minute workout on the treadmill or even doing a pilates dbd on the computer while watching a recorded episode. It takes my focus off of having to exercise indoors on inclimate days.

  7. 100_0349
    jugs6686 about 1 year ago

    i found our used treadmill on a local ‘FREECYCLE.ORG’ and have used it every night since!
    i love my primetime tv shows and walking is soooo natural!

  8. User_48
    christyp about 1 year ago

    I spend every evening on my recumbant bike enjoying my favorite shows guilt-free while my kids hop around on their jumping balls. We all get exercise!

  9. User_48
    mstinnett about 1 year ago

    I like to get on the treadmill at a slow pace when I need to read for class. Surprisingly I get my school work done and do not suffer motion sickness like I would reading in a moving vehicle.

  10. User_48
    radical about 1 year ago

    TV watching is limied primarily to educational material. A few sets of sit-ups and stretches or yoga poses start and/or end tube tunings. ;)

  11. User_48
    lisaue39 about 1 year ago

    I just bought an elliptical/cross-trainer and started exercising regularly- during TV time. klusk is right, you do eat less while you exercise!!

  12. User_48
    ms34640 about 1 year ago

    i do this quite often, mostly during commercials

  13. Kashi
    klusk about 1 year ago

    Great Idea. I went to see Four Christmas’s at the Theater on New Year’s Eve with a group of friends. I actually brought my spring-loaded hand grips with me and exercised my grip motion through-out the movie. I have to admit…........ I enjoyed a little pop corn as well! Happy New Year!