- Take the stairs instead of the elevator or escalator, for at least a few floors. If you have to take the
escalator, make it a point to walk it. - Walk or bike to nearby destinations instead of always driving.
- When at the mall, park your car farthest from where you intend to shop.
- get off the bus a few blocks early, or park a few blocks from work.
- Exercise while watching television, especially during commercials.
- Hide your remote control and get up to change TV channels or adjust the volume.
- Busy yourself with housework, such as vacuuming, washing the floors, polishing furniture or
washing the windows. - Take the dog for a walk.
- Work in the garden or yard – raking the leaves or sweeping the patio.
- go for a short walk before breakfast and after dinner.
- Spend half your lunch hour eating and the other half walking around the building or parking lot.
get your coworkers to join you. - Walk up and down the stairs on your breaks at work.
- Several times a day, take a few moments to move around and stretch your legs, regardless of what
you’re doing. - When on your cell phone or cordless home phone, walk around while you talk.
- Clean up the garage or organize your closets or kitchen cupboards.
- go shopping. You don’t have to buy anything, just walk the aisles and look at the items.
SECTION FIVE: Week 10: Exercise
FITTING IN FITNESS