More of the Best Workout of your Life

BABY SNATCHES

Take any toddler to the store (preferably one with a glassware section). While you try to browse, release the child. Let the workout begin: Count the snatch-and-lifts you do while the little one careens from one side of the isle to the other. Snatch and lift, snatch and lift. After 30 minutes, look in the mirror. Be proud of the sweat pouring off your red face!

SNOW FALLS

Snow on the ground is no reason to abandon your workout. Try the "triple sow-cow" slip on the patch of sidewalk your significant other had promised to shovel. Use every muscle in your body as you twist and spiral to avoid falling into an embarrassing heap. Oh look: the Russian judge gave you a 4.2. Fabulous! Take a bow and wave to the neighbours you just know are watching.

MEMORY LAPS

There is physical value in forgetfulness. Use a pedometer when looking for lost objects. Take a deep breath, then exhale, saying, "Now where the hell did I leave my keys?" To increase the calorie burn, make sure you already have your child in the car seat waiting for you. As you run upstairs and down, retracing your steps from laundry room to attic, think of the inches you're burning off. Up and down, up and down. Finally, you remember: You left the keys with your wallet. Take a deep breath, then exhale, saying, "Now where the hell did I leave my wallet?" Repeat.