If there was a way to burn more calories WITHOUT exerting more effort, wouldn’t you want to know? We’ve scoured the net for some of the most unusual ways to reduce your calories without stepping foot into a gym. Worried about breaking a sweat? Some of these methods are actually relaxing! Check them out.
1. Soaking in a Hot Bath
Soaking in a nice hot bath is a great way to reduce stress, moisturize your skin, and of course, keep your body clean. However, did you also know that a hot soak can actually help you burn calories? Studies have proven that you can actually burn 130 calories by soaking in a tub of hot water. That’s on par with doing a 30-minute walk!
The study went on to explain that individuals who soaked in a bathtub after a bike ride would typically burn about 130 calories more than those who did not. The reason? Their body temperature was elevated just enough to keep the body shedding those unwanted calories.
2. Drinking Cold Water
On the other side of the spectrum, you can also drink cold water to burn more calories. How does it work? Drinking water at any point can increase your metabolism, but explicitly drinking cold water can increase it slightly more.
Studies indicate that the extra metabolic boost comes from your body trying to warm up the cold water to reach body temperature. Two different studies suggested that drinking 17 ounces of water could increase metabolism, but the increase varied significantly from person-t0-person.
3. Singing in the Shower
For all of you natural-born performers out there, this one is going to really appeal to you! Depending on the song as well as the pitch of your voice, singing can actually burn about 10-20 calories. Next time you’re in the shower, belt out your favorite tune to burn just a few extra calories. Hey, nobody said you have to be a great singer!
4. Chewing Gum
Your dentist may not love this tip, but it does work! Chewing gum can actually burn about ten calories per hour. Not exactly a ton of calories, but chewing gum really doesn’t take that much effort! Pop in your favorite brand of chewing gum and have at it. Every calorie counts when you’re trying to shed a few pounds, am I right?
5. Dancing
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Dancing is definitely physical, but it’s also so much fun! If you hate regular exercising, then you may prefer to kick off your shoes and have a waltz around the dance floor. Ten minutes of dancing can actually burn between 50-60 calories. You’ll be having such a great time that it won’t even feel like exercising! Join a class or simply go to the club to burn calories the fun way.
