Vegetating in front of the television is a common practice after a long day, and, while relaxation is a wonderful thing, slouching on the couch for long periods of time stiffens the muscles and can cause chronic pain problems. If you would like to stay active while enjoying your favorite television shows, take a few cues from your local high-speed internet and TV service provider.

Review the service provider’s best tips for remaining productive during TV time:

• Exercise: Keep your muscles loose by exercising while watching television. Whether you use it as your formal workout or as an addendum to your normal routine, there are plenty of options. Try aerobics, pushups, planks, crunches, weightlifting exercises, yoga poses, squats, or lunges; get as creative with your new workout regimen as you want.
• Iron & Fold Laundry: Put that half hour of your favorite sitcom to good use by ironing clothes and folding laundry. Tackle the pile of wrinkled clothes reaching small mountain proportions and take out the laundry sitting in the dryer to fold.
• Take Care of Your Pets: Brush your cat or dog while watching television to remove loose, itchy fur and stimulate the skin. Perform other grooming actions such as clipping their claws, brushing their teeth, and cleaning their ears. TV time is also ideal for snuggling and playing with your fuzzy family members.
• Clean & Organize: Clean and organize your living room or den—wherever the television sits. Dust your shelves, polish any dull-looking metal items, or go through your mail or magazines. You can even turn on the vacuum during commercials.
• Take Care of Yourself: Use television time to pamper yourself. Clean, clip, and polish your nails, find a DIY mask recipe for your skin type, pluck your eyebrows, dye your hair, or use those hydrating mask gloves for your hands. The hours spent watching TV are ideal for the self-grooming you have been meaning to get to.

Horizon Telcom provides Chillicothe, OH, residents with internet, telephone, security, video, and TV services. Learn more about their cable and high-speed internet services by calling (740) 772-8200, or visiting the website today. Like the TV service provider on Facebook for the latest updates and information.