Move More and Sit Less

Move More and Sit Less

Having physical activities daily sounds a lot but breaking it down to about 30 minutes per day, 5 days a week is doable. It’s all about spreading activities during the week and turning it into manageable chunks. It is all about creating habits or making it fun. Next thing you know, you have the stamina and energy to exercise for longer minutes. The trick is to start slowly and work your way up to increase the time you exercise and move up to more challenging activities.

Here are some examples:

·        Stretch before breakfast

·        After lunch – stand up and march in place while watching TV

·        Walk after dinner

·        Walk to the grocery store (make sure you use a backpack for convenience)

·        Ask others to go walking with you

·        Create a plan using a calendar or free apps – monitor your activities and reward yourself           at the end of each week

·        When talking on the phone, stand up and walk around if possible

·        Take the stairs instead of the elevator

·        Join a community park district and try group exercises

·        Develop new friends by joining a group to do planned social activities

·       Chat with our health coaches for more ideas

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