Tips to Increase Physical Activity

At Home:

• Do housework yourself instead of hiring someone else to do it.
• Work in the garden or mow the grass.
• Go out for a short walk before breakfast, after dinner or both. Start with 5-10 minutes and work up to 30 minutes.

At Work:

• Walk down the hall to speak with someone rather than using the telephone.
• Participate in or start a recreation league at your company.
• Brainstorm project ideas with a coworker while taking a walk.
• Stand while talking on the telephone.

At Play:

• Plan family outings and vacations that include physical activity.
• Dance with someone – or by yourself.
• Make a date with a friend to enjoy your favorite physical activities. Do them regularly.
• See the sights in new cities by walking, jogging or bicycling.

Source: American Heart Association

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