how to be more active number one start a
walking program start out by committing
yourself to walking for 10 to 15 minutes
a day every day as this becomes easier
for you to accomplish up to time to 30
minutes a day or 15 minutes twice a day
number two make the trip from A to B
longer or more physical anytime you park
in a parking lot park further away if
possible use the stairs or anytime you
go shopping for anything walk a lap
around the store before you actually
start your shopping number three
stand or walk when you're on the phone
make a rule to yourself that phone time
is activity time by always standing or
pacing while you're on the phone number
four don't hire someone to do housework
do it yourself this is a great way to
get your body moving in different
directions and also moves your joints
through different ranges of motion
number five work in the yard mowing and
trimming the grass are great full body
movements planting a garden picking up
leaves and trash and trimming bushes and
trees are other ways to get you moving
as well number six use the alarm on your
phone as a movement alone if you're
sitting at a desk all day set the alarm
on your phone every half hour when it
rings stand up and walk around for a
couple of minutes
number seven use commercial breaks on TV
as alarms just like the alarm on your
phone when a commercial comes on stand
up walk around for the break
number eight join a lead bowling golf
softball and volleyball leagues are
always being formed joining one of these
leagues is a great way to increase your
physical movement and also increase your
engagement with other people number nine
go to a group class yoga zumba step
class group classes are fun hold your
body in various directions ranges
emotions and also provide a great way to
be more socially active number 10 plan
physical activity on weekends and
vacations weekends and vacations are for
getting away from the everyday grind of
life but they don't have to be spent
sitting doing nothing taking a hike or
even going to an amusement park are
great ways to spend time moving your
body and having fun at the same time
folks have you sit down and really think
about ways you can create more physical
movement in your life you should be able
to come up with a pretty good list
so get out there and move more
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