Well, with an impending adventure to NZ in 2 weeks, I thought I'd write something about incidental exercise and what an important role it plays in a healthy lifestyle, AND for losing body fat. Since I'll be skiing down the stunning New Zealand landscape and doing other non-stop adventure activities, I thought it's an appropriate topic.
Incidental exercise (in case you don't know) is exercise that you do just when you're going about your daily business. Stuff like walking up stairs, running to catch a bus etc. The reason that this type of exercise is so important is that it keeps our metabolism running at a relatively high level compared to if we were constantly stagnant, sitting at a desk.
The way to get the most out of your incidental exercise is to put it in wherever you can and work around any inconveniences it might cause - some people avoid exercise because it causes them to sweat which can be embarrasing. You should always try to take stairs instead of lifts, walk whenever possible instead of driving. If you are going for a walk to get somewhere, try taking the more difficult path. The good thing about this is that it is often also the most interesting path. Another extremely useful tip that everyone should implement is taking a break from your work every 20 - 30 minutes just to keep blood flowing and keep your metabolism in check. A friend of mine gets up every 15 minutes and jumps up and down energetically to keep his body active and responsive. He's also quite fit, funnily enough.
You'd be surprised what a difference it can make to your ability to lose body fat too. Even your fitness will increase slightly just by adapting your activity choices.
If you're after more specifics on how to lose stomach fat, you'll need to do a bit extra on top of your incedental exercise.
Here is a recent article I wrote on stomach fat: 5 Ways To Lose Stomach Fat
