Burn Calories While You Watch TV

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Every hour-long TV show has about six commercial breaks that last three minutes each, so you can get a decent total body workout while you watch—no gym necessary.

This workout is great for beginners, but it's also good for exercisers of every level, since extra bouts of activity throughout the day help to keep your metabolism revved, says Prevention's fitness advisor Wayne L. Westcott, PhD, of Quincy, MA.

Do 10 to 15 repetitions of each exercise, followed by the aerobic component, until the show starts.

Bonus: Exercising during breaks cuts down on snacking, so you’ll slim down even more.

1. Couch Push-Ups

These modified pushups sculpt your triceps and chest.

Facing a couch, kneel on the floor about 2 feet away from it. Cross your ankles, and place your hands shoulder-width apart on a cushion edge. Slowly bend your arms, and lower your upper body until your chest touches the couch. Hold, then press up again.

Cardio finish: Do jumping jacks.

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