The average American watches about five hours of television a day, industry studies have shown.
Instead of being a total couch potato, try these moves to torch calories at the same time:
Keep equipment on hand. Stash small weights, resistance bands, yoga mats and fitness DVDs in your TV stand or in a nearby container so you can grab them quickly during a favorite show.
Create competitions. See how many sit-ups, push-ups, crunches or jumping jacks you can do during a commercial break.
Wear a pedometer. Walk or jog in place throughout a show and track how many steps you take.
Daily Press (Newport News, Va.)
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