Here are a few tips to help you increase your activity levels without really trying.
At Home:
- Join a walking/ running group
- Walk the dog or your neighbour’s dog
- Clean the house
- Walk more and drive less
- Do stretches and exercises while watching TV
- Do yard work
- Clean your house
- While waiting for the water to boil, fill your time with angled push-ups on the counter
- While brushing your teeth, fill your time with squats
At Work:
- Get off public transit one stop earlier and walk the rest of the way
- Park your car a few blocks away from the office and walk the rest of the way
- Replace a coffee break with a quick 10-minute walk
- Keep a water bottle at your desk and only fill it halfway so that you have to get up for refills throughout the day
- Switch out your office chair for a stability ball or standing desk
- Take calls standing up
- Move around at work – try filing, copying, or scanning
Every little bit of activity adds up, and doing something is better than doing nothing. Many of the activities listed above, involve working a wide range of muscle groups, through walking, bending, lifting and stretching. You can purchase a fitness monitor: they are a great way to measure the amount of physical activity you are getting each day, and can also serve as a great motivator in your quest to becoming more active.
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Thanks, great tips! It's all about the small things we do every day.
I have to try some of these great exercises, great post!