Don’t Have Time to Work Out?

It seems that every one is busy these days. No one has the time to take care of their most precious commodity… their body. Taking care of your body should be on the top of your priority list. It has to last you a LONG time.

Being active and healthy doesn’t necessarily mean a rigorous work out schedule. There are things that, perhaps, you could do differently that would sneak some activity into your life without you hardly noticing. Try some of the following tips and get on track to increase your health and fitness level.

• Turn off that TV and take the whole family out for a vigorous walk. Remember - children learn more from what you do than from what you say.
• No time for anything new? Walking, gardening, yard work and dancing are all healthy activities.
• Play at least 10 minutes at a time without stopping or resting. Play at things that are FUN!
• Replace your coffee break with a walk (10 minutes)
• Stretch during meetings
• Have a “walking meeting”
• Take the stairs instead of the elevator
• Meet friends for a walk each day
• Try a new activity every season
• Exit the bus two stops early and walk home
• Walk or cycle to work
• Park the car farther away from the store and walk
• Stretch and run on the spot for three minutes before and after every TV show
• Do crunches during the TV show
• See who can do the most jumping jacks during commercials, and who can increase the number they do over the month.

There are many reasons to live an active life. Daily physical activity is a healthy habit for children because it supports a healthy weight and prevents high blood pressure and unhealthy cholesterol levels. Exercise is essential for older people too because it can delay or help prevent chronic illnesses. Daily exercise has numerous benefits for people of all ages.

benefits of Exercise

• cuts the risk of heart disease
• improves blood cholesterol levels
• reduces bone loss
• helps manage stress, anxiety and depression
• provides an opportunity to be with friends or family
• keeps weight under control
• helps to reduce high blood pressure
• boosts energy levels
• improves self-image
• builds muscle strength

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