Having trouble exercising? Here are simple steps to follow to become more active.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: All Day
Here's How:
- Get up 15 minutes earlier than normal and go for a walk, or do some pushups, sit ups and basic weight training.
- When you get to work, park your car in a far-away parking space and speedwalk to the door.
- Instead of taking the elevator up several floors, walk up one flight of stairs and take the elevator from there.
- If you sit at your desk all day, get up every hour and stretch or walk around for five minutes.
- When you go to the restroom, use one on a different floor instead of the one closest to you.
- On your break, take a brisk walk around your floor or down the stairs.
- On your lunch hour, save 15 minutes for a walk before you sit down and eat.
- When you feel the 3:00 slump coming on, stand up and stretch for a moment, then walk to a friend's office and say hello.
- Rather than send an email, get up and go talk to the person face-to-face.
- When you get home from work, immediately change clothes and head out for a walk or a run, or simply work in your garden for a while.
- While you're cooking or waiting for dinner, pick up some dumbbells and do some light weight training.
- Before you go to bed, lay out your workout clothes or pack your bag for the club. That way, you can get up and go!
Tips:
- Plan your workouts the night before.
- Schedule times throughout your day for walks or other activities.
- Enlist a workout buddy to motivate you.
- Keep track of your exercise and eating habits.
- Consider hiring a personal trainer for expert advice.
What You Need:
- A workout journal
- Walking/workout shoes
