Many of us associate losing weight with exhausting workouts, strict diets, and other unpleasant things. But it turns out that we can get rid of excess weight using surprisingly easy methods, like sitting in front of the TV – just pick the right movie.
We put together the most unusual ways to burn off excess calories. Some of them are really amazing.
Unusual Ways To Burn Calories
8. Cleaning
Housework becomes much more attractive if you remember that it helps keep your body in shape.
A 30-minute regular cleanse burns about 85 calories, equivalent to a 15-minute abdominal workout. And a thorough cleaning consumes almost 170 calories.
7. Wine
According to researchers at the University of Alberta, Canada, a glass of dry red wine can replace an hour in the gym.
The compounds in the drink help speed heart, work, and muscle productivity, and resveratrol helps convert white fat to brown.
6. Singing
Singing involves many different muscles and is a great exercise. To get rid of 100 calories, you must complete an hour of singing or 15 minutes of intensive push-ups.
Isn’t it a great reason to please your neighbors in the morning during your shower?
5. Sleep
When you wake up and say, “Five more minutes,” it gives your body a chance to burn some extra calories.
According to research, if you sleep naked for a month, it will increase the amount of brown fat cells and metabolic activity. And of course, this will have an impact on your body shape.
4. Donating blood
According to a survey conducted at the University of California, people burn approximately 650 calories by donating a liter of blood.
You burn almost the same amount of calories if you swim for an hour at a fast pace.
But remember, losing calories is just an added bonus you get after doing something really good, like donating blood.
3. Laughing
Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center say laughing for 10 to 15 minutes burns 10 to 40 calories.
It depends on the emotions: sharp laughter burns more calories than low laughter. You will lose the same 40 calories if you do squats for 10 minutes.
2. Male Company
According to the survey, women eat less and order smaller portions when dining with men.
And it is easy to explain: women try to meet certain social standards. The less they eat, the slimmer the body will be. Isn’t that a good reason to go on dates?
1. Horror Movies
Scientists are sure that watching horror movies stimulates the production of adrenaline. Adrenaline reduces appetite and increases metabolism.
Here is a list of movies that contribute to losing weight:
- Saw: 133 calories
- Alien: 152 calories
- The Exorcist: 158 calories
- Jaws: 161 calories
- The Shining: 184 calories. You’ll burn almost the same amount of calories if you jump rope for 15 minutes.
All of these methods will help you lose excess calories while doing nice things, but they can’t completely replace physical activity.
Neither singing nor watching movies will help you gain bigger muscles or improve the shape of your body. Use these tips in addition to sports activities.
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