I recently heard this stat. U.S. adults spend 5 hours everyday in front of the TV. Then, I heard another stat. People who spend 6 hours a day watching TV reduce their life expectancy by 5 years. Wow, that's a big number. That could be the difference between celebrating your grandchild's 13th birthday or celebrating his high school graduation.
Well last night I did sit on the couch watching the Biggest Loser all while eating a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup, ( I did feel just a tiny bit guilty) but... sometimes a good sweet and a slouch on the old couch is due. Just not everyday.
1) Move, maybe walk on the tread mill (or your favorite exercise equipment) in front of the TV. Exercise for 10 minutes, rest for 10 and repeat
2) Grab an old hoola hoop and give it a swirl. No doubt you'll be as entertaining as what's on the tube.
3) Get up every commercial and do some crunches, sit ups etc.
4) This could be a good time to fold clothes or iron with a few squats between
Be creative. I'd love to hear your suggestions. The more choices we have the more active we'll become and the healthier we'll get.
Leave a comment to share your ideas on ways to reduce the couch potato syndrome.
Give it a try, your body will thank you.
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