Hot Workouts

A friend of mine sent me an email the other day about the holidays, baking and working out.

It read:
*** Today's Tip: SQUEEZE IN EXERCISE WHILE YOU COOK! (part 1).
During the holiday season, many of us spend more time in the
kitchen cooking and baking. You can work in some simple exercises
while you are waiting for water to boil, the oven to preheat, etc.
For example, try counter push-ups! Place hands on edge of counter….”

This is good news for us bakers. We have no reason to be out of shape. We can work off the calories prior to eating our delicious goods. Great news!

One batch of cookies, say 5 dozen, bake time 10-11 minutes – you have a good 50 minute workout for the day. And if you do a circuit workout, you burn more calories. Squats, leg lifts, counter push-ups, jumping jacks, ... (as long as you are not making a soufflé).

I’ll have to think more about this. Not sure how I should dress? Work-out clothes under my Christmas apron? Maybe?! After all, I’m in my OWN kitchen.

Just remember, push that hot cookie sheet back on the counter so you don’t burn your fingers!