However, there are unusual ways to boost your calorie burn throughout the day without hitting the gym.
Laughing
Sharing a laughwith a friend may do more than make you feel good.
Some studies found that fidgeting throughout the day may burn up to 10 times more calories than sitting still.
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In some people, this might equal an extra 350 calories burned daily.
Drinking Cold Water
Drinking water can temporarily boost metabolism.
However, research shows thatdrinking cold waterforces extra energy expenditure, which may further maximize these benefits.
Shopping
Occasionalretail therapycan also be a helpful way to help increase your calorie burn.
Note that sedentary video games that aren’t as physically engaging probably wouldn’t have this same calorie-burning effect.
However, official scientific evidence would be required to confirm this claim.
Sleeping More
Calories areburned naturally during sleepas the body expends energy to maintain proper function throughout the night.
Research suggests that regularly getting the recommended seven to nine hours ofgood-quality sleepfurther supports metabolism and regulatesappetite hormones.
This may ensure you consistently burn as many calories as possible overnight.
Drinking Green Tea or Coffee
Drinks that contain caffeine can temporarily boost yourbody’s metabolic rate.
That’s why beverage options likegreen teaor coffee can help support a small extra daily calorie burn.
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