Living/Family Room
I have a BOSU—a half-dome squishy balance gadget—in my family room. One of my kids is always sitting or standing on it while watching TV. My youngest is constantly balancing—working his core without realizing it! –Chris Freytag, star of the DVD Prevention Fitness Systems: Short Cuts to Big Weight Loss Tuck a resistance band behind a pillow or under a couch cushion. You can get an entire-body workout while watching Dancing with the Stars. Stand on the middle and pull the ends to the front, back, and sides for an upper-body sculpting session; tie it in a loop around your legs and do leg lifts in every direction to tone your thighs and butt. –Jennifer Mrozek Sukalo, owner of Healthy Lifestyle Solutions in Scottsdale, AZ Keep a workout DVD in your player at all times. Just push play and go. –Stella Sandoval, star of the DVD 10 Minute Solution: Latin Dance Mix MORE: 3 At-Home Arm Workouts
Kitchen/Dining Area
I clean the floor by “foot.” Instead of using a mop, I step on a damp cloth and scrub with my right foot; my left foot dries with a second towel. For the final shine, I use two clean towels and glide to polish. My heart rate goes up and my hips get a workout—and it makes me giggle! It burns as many calories as a brisk walk. –Patricia Moreno, creator of the DVD Intensati: Great Body, Great Life Put a mini-trampoline in your kitchen, and march and bounce on it for 5 to 10 minutes while you’re waiting for your coffee to brew. –Tamilee Webb, star of the DVD The Best of Tamilee: Buns, Abs & Arms
Bedroom
I store a yoga mat under my bed and pull it out when I watch the news so I can stretch—I try to get in 10 minutes every night. –Chris Freytag Slip a set of wrist weights around the handle of your vacuum cleaner, then clean your way to stronger muscles and bones (or strap them on your wrists before you start to vacuum). The extra weight ups resistance, so you’re sneaking in light strength-training. –Lynn Anderson, MD, star of the DVD series Anti-Aging Workout for Every Body Don’t sit down when you’re getting dressed. Stand on one foot and lift the other up to put on your shoes or pants. This helps with balance and also firms your core. –Patricia Moreno Do 10 triceps dips and 10 incline push-ups on the edge of the bed the minute you get up. –Tamilee Webb
Bathroom
There’s a small balance tool called a Dyna Disc (lifestylesport.com)—a wobbly plastic pillow that I put under the sink in the bathroom. I stand on it while I wash my face. I also balance on one leg while putting on makeup, and do squats while drying my hair. –Jennifer Mrozek Sukalo Get a nonskid plastic step stool for the bathroom. Stand on top and lunge back and tap a toe on the floor while brushing your teeth. Do a minute on each side. –Patricia Moreno Sandwich your shower with a mini-workout: As the water is heating up, whip off a set of crunches on the bath mat. After you loosen your muscles in the warm water, towel off, then do some stretches. –Ellen Barrett, star of the DVD series Prevention Fitness Systems: Flat Belly Workout
Hallways
Leave a pair of dumbbells by the bedroom door. Grab them on your way out and do walking lunges for great butt and thigh toning. Put the dumbbells down in another high-traffic spot so they’re ready for the next round. –Stella Sandoval Clear clutter from staircases so that you can use every trip to firm your thighs: Head upstairs two steps at a time, or one at a time as fast as you can, or go up backward to increase balance and coordination (hold rail for safety). Or try going up sideways, crisscrossing as you step. –Minna Lessig, star of the DVD Tank Top Arms, Bikini Belly, Boy Shorts Bottom Stash a basket by the front door with everything you need for a walk: dog leash and toys; shoes, sweatshirt, and hat; fanny pack for ID, keys, money, cell phone, and iPod. –Stella Sandoval MORE: Side Crunches For Core Strength
