Exercise while brushing your teeth

gojodster
gojodster Posts: 38 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Just wondering who else does some sort of exercise while brushing their teeth. I need some new Ideas for a quick 2 minute burn.

I currently do something from 7min workout.
Up on my tippy-toes, Tipping my pelvis forward while squeezing my behind and abs, 30 seconds 4 times which is perfect since that is the same as the timer on my toothbrush.

I also have done squats.

Please feel free to share your ideas and use mine. :)

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  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    That's....a bit over the top IMHO.
  • AleciaG724
    AleciaG724 Posts: 705 Member
    I actually think that's a brilliant idea! I also have an electric toothbrush with a 2 minute timer but I've never really thought about using that time so productively! I will be trying the squats, for sure! Thanks for the idea! Lunges or knee-ups would be great, too.
  • LoraF83
    LoraF83 Posts: 15,694 Member
    That's....a bit over the top IMHO.

    Yeah.....
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,458 Member
    Wow. Overachiever? I have enough trouble making sure I hit every tooth surface in the two minutes.
  • Chieflrg
    Chieflrg Posts: 9,097 Member
    Sex. Although sometimes my gums will bleed if I am hitting it from the back.
  • CarlaTurc
    CarlaTurc Posts: 32 Member
    I just walk around the house while brushing my teeth to get a few more steps in with my FitBit.
  • Escape_Artist
    Escape_Artist Posts: 1,155 Member
    That's....a bit over the top IMHO.

    Yup...
  • KANGOOJUMPS
    KANGOOJUMPS Posts: 6,474 Member
    sex is good
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    Wow. Overachiever? I have enough trouble making sure I hit every tooth surface in the two minutes.

    I usually have my 1 y.o. hanging on one leg and my 3 y.o. chanting, "I want pancakes, I want pancakes, I want pancakes, I want pancakes" over the sound of my electric tooth brush and razor. I have to save my squats for the weight room where I can get some peace and quiet.
  • Escape_Artist
    Escape_Artist Posts: 1,155 Member
    sex is good

    Kinda awkward with a toothbrush no? :indifferent:
  • nomeejerome
    nomeejerome Posts: 2,616 Member
    I am a big fan of moving more, but i will save it for sometime after brushing my teeth.
  • gojodster
    gojodster Posts: 38 Member
    Thanks for the suggestions (except for the Sex HELLO!) I figure the more I move the better, Burn those calories burn. lol
  • Cindyinpg
    Cindyinpg Posts: 3,902 Member
    Just wondering who else does some sort of exercise while brushing their teeth. I need some new Ideas for a quick 2 minute burn.

    I currently do something from 7min workout.
    Up on my tippy-toes, Tipping my pelvis forward while squeezing my behind and abs, 30 seconds 4 times which is perfect since that is the same as the timer on my toothbrush.

    I also have done squats.

    Please feel free to share your ideas and use mine. :)
    How about a quick twerkout?:tongue:
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  • jdim1093
    jdim1093 Posts: 418 Member
    For those of us who have a hard time getting going in the morning, using the 2 minutes brushing our teeth is a great way to get the heart rate up and jump start the day.

    When I first started my journey, I used high knees and squats to get my heart rate going. It really helped me wake up and did it in a way that mentally got me thinking about making good decisions for the rest of the day.

    My sister does squats and belly dance while folding laundry. I hate laundry enough that I don't need to add exercise to it...

    I know a guy who uses his brief case like a dumbbell and does curls on the way in from his car. Sometimes on my walk in, I swing my arms wildly just to get the blood flowing.

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