You may not love to exercise, but you probably don't realise that there are some simple ways to get more exercise into your daily routine without even trying. We all have routines and habits. Try some of these suggestions and see if they invigorate you, or at least get you moving a bit.
1. Stairs - Anytime that you go into a building that has stairs - take them. If you work on the fifth floor of your building, commit to taking the stairs once a day rather than riding the elevator. After awhile, try to commit to only taking the stairs. This seems like a little thing, but it can make a big difference and get your heart rate up a few times a day. Many of us feel like we don't have time to exercise - but if we thought of our entire day as an opportunity to exercise, we would find that we do have time here and there.
2. Parking your car - You know how we all try to park our car close to our destination? I've found myself circling the mall ten times looking for just the right spot so that I can be close to the front door. What am I thinking? Instead, I am going to start to park as far away as possible. Is it true that I really can't afford the extra seven minutes it will take me to get into the mall? Seven minutes there and seven minutes back will give me 14 minutes of walking - that's a good deal better than not having 14 minutes walking. Try this idea. First of all, it will make you less stressed about finding the perfect spot at the mall, the movie theater, etc. And second of all, it will allow you to get in some extra exercise.
More ideas to come - these are just a few to get you started. Think of other creative ways to incorporate movement and exercise into your life - you'll be glad that you did!
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