1. Put on some comfortable shoes
Feet were made for walking. With comfortable shoes on yours,
you will be ready to fit more walking into your life: at least 30 minutes a
day, at least 10 minutes at a time.
2. Put on a pedometer
These tiny step-counters are rapidly becoming today’s most
important piece of fitness equipment. While there is no “magic” number of
steps, 10,000 per day is a great goal.
3. Put on some music
Hate to exercise? How about dancing? Your favorite tunes –
softly on headphones or loudly in the living room – can help you pick up the
pace and enjoy moving more.
4. Use your legs – instead of the telephone
Need to talk with a co-worker down the hall or a neighbor
across the street? Hang up the phone and take a short walk to have your talk. Remember,
every step counts!
5. Use your legs – instead of the elevator
Need to go upstairs or downstairs? Forget the crowded
elevator or the slow escalator! The stairs are an easy (and free!) way to build
beautiful, strong leg muscles.
6. Use your legs – instead of the car
For short errands, walking can be as fast (or even faster)
than driving, waiting and parking. Plan to park in one place and walk to
several different stores.
7. Fidget more
The experts say it is true – fidgeting burns calories. Forget
about sitting still at your desk – wiggle, squirm, standup, sit down, and move
around as much as you can.
8. Lift more
One easy way to pump up arm muscles is to keep a set of
weights (5 to 10 pounds) at your desk, near the TV or under the couch. Lift
while you talk, watch or read.
9. Stretch more
A few good stretches can help relax your body and your mind.
You can stretch while working at a computer, watching TV or even driving a car.
Just reach out and stretch.
10. Play more
Bounce a ball, fly a kite, swing on a swing, and
chase a child. There is no end to the fun when you play at getting fit. Need
some playful ideas? Just ask your favorite kid!!!
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