Get in Shape Without Spending Hours at the Gym!

Do you want to get in shape, but just don't have the time? The truth is you don't need to spend hours at the gym in order to get yourself a healthy body. Take advantage of your local parks and bike paths! If your town is lacking in the park and recreation department, it may be time to look for new fundraising opportunities!

As we get older we begin to see the effects of spending 8 hours a day sitting behind a desk, staring into a computer screen.

Here are a few activities you can squeeze into your day to help you lose that 'desk' weight!

Biking
Of course this is our favorite activity! If you have small errands to run after work, drop off the car and take the bike! This way you are multitasking, and you're body will thank you!  

Jumping Jacks
Remember these? Jump up, clap those hands above your head, while you spread your feet below you! Adding jumping jacks into your routine is a great way to lose weight quickly. You can even make this the part of your morning routine!  

Jumping Rope
Maybe you loved jumping rope as a kid, why did you stop? We tend to think of jumping rope as child's play, but it's actually a really great activity to help you lose weight!

Running
We've got to suggest this one, as it's one of the most effective exercises. Running makes you sweat, and is a great cardio workout. The more you sweat, the more calories you burn! Head to the local high school and run a quick mile on the track. Build up from there, maybe you'll be doing a 5k in no time!  

Walking
If you aren't quite up for running, try taking a brisk walk. At a brisk pace, you can walk a mile in about 20 minutes. This will get your heart rate up, and you'll also break a sweat. Maybe you could even squeeze in a walk during your lunch break?

Check out Bikepath Country for more great tools and tips to improve your workouts!