{"id":1575,"date":"2020-04-30T08:28:33","date_gmt":"2020-04-30T07:28:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/slimmingworld.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=1575"},"modified":"2021-10-21T14:40:53","modified_gmt":"2021-10-21T13:40:53","slug":"spring-clean-your-way-slimmer-brilliant-body-magic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/spring-clean-your-way-slimmer-brilliant-body-magic\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring-clean your way slimmer: brilliant Body Magic"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

At Slimming World, we\u2019re big believers in the benefits of having a good declutter – and it seems we\u2019re not alone. As many of us are spending more time at home, cleaning, sorting and organising is a popular way to keep busy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And if you\u2019re feeling ready to focus on your weight loss again after a few weeks of uncertainty, a tidy-up indoors and out could be just the thing to help clear your mind and get back into the swing of slimming. A vigorous clean counts as Body Magic<\/a>, raising your heart rate and getting your breathing faster, while a calming clear-out can work wonders for your mental wellbeing, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this \u2018spring-clean your way slimmer\u2019 special series, we\u2019ve got lots of ideas to help support your weight loss goals \u2013 and get your home looking spick and span \u2013 starting with some brilliant Body Magic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cleaning, vacuuming, mopping, gardening \u2013 they\u2019re all fantastic for keeping active at home. To make the housework feel more like a house party, listen to your favourite playlist as you go \u2013 music is an excellent move-more motivator, speeding up your heart rate and<\/em> the housework. These back-to-basics Body Magic ideas will turn your home into a hive of activity: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clean up with Body Magic<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Vacuuming<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A vigorous vacuum throughout your home will definitely get your muscles working harder. And if you need to move some (not too heavy) furniture to get to those hard-to-reach nooks, that\u2019s all the better. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cleaning the windows <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Giving your windows a good scrub inside and out is a great way to fit in some fitness. All that bending, squatting, stretching and scrubbing (not to mention walking to the sink to refill your bucket) will give you a whole-body workout. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Making space <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Clearing the house and garden may mean you\u2019ve got some extra space to play with \u2013 perfect for trying out home exercise classes. You\u2019ll find lots of classes online, from beginners\u2019 yoga sessions to child-friendly PE lessons. Or you could take inspiration from @mrs.palf.sw<\/a> and use your new garden space for some hula-hooping fun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Spring<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Gardening <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Mowing, digging, raking and planting are all brilliant Body Magic activities that\u2019ll make your muscles work harder and help with flexibility. Plus, it\u2019s much more enjoyable to spend time in a newly spruced garden than one needing a tidy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Decluttering <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Spring<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Is your living space cluttered with books, DVDs and toys? Packing up your unused belongings is a great way to strengthen your muscles, as is getting those boxes hidden away ready to donate to charity when it\u2019s safe. Plus, you can use the extra space to transform your living room into an at-home activity zone \u2013 just like Lauren (@healthierdaystocome<\/a>), who\u2019s started adding weights to her workouts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019d like help with your weight loss journey or advice on how to stay on track during this difficult time, we\u2019re here for you. You can find out more about joining Slimming World here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you planning a slimming-inspired spring-clean? Send your pics to the blog<\/a> or share on social #theSlimmingWorldblog<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Having a declutter can benefit both mind and body, and help you go after your weight loss goals with renewed focus. Here\u2019s how…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":1568,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[22,14],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1575"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1575"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1575\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1568"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1575"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1575"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1575"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}