Simple Ways to Increase Activity

• Walk, cycle, jog, skate, etc., to work, school, the store, or place of worship.

• Park the car farther away from your destination.

• Get on or off the bus several blocks away.

• Take the stairs instead of the elevator or escalator.

• Play with children or pets. Everybody wins. If you find it too difficult to be active after work, try it before work.

• Take fitness breaks-walking or doing desk exercises-instead of taking cigarette or coffee breaks.

• Perform gardening or home repair activities.

• Avoid labor-saving devices-turn off the self-propel option on your lawn mower or vacuum cleaner.

• Use leg power-take small trips on foot to get your body moving.

• Exercise while watching TV (for example, use hand weights, stationary bicycle/treadmill/stairclimber, or stretch).

• Dance to music.

• Keep a pair of comfortable walking or running shoes in your car and office. You'll be ready for activity wherever you go!

• Make a Saturday morning walk a group habit.

• Walk while doing errands.