Increasing daily activity

• Your exercise can be done all at one time, or spread out over the day.
• Small changes can make a big difference over time.
• Park further away, stretch, climb stairs.
• On really busy days, try doing 10 minutes of exercise three times a day.
• For a quick workout, try climbing your stairs for 5-10 minutes.
• Do a few minutes of fast jumping jacks when TV commercials come on.
• Exercise while watching TV. Use hand weights, jog in place, or stretch.
• Walk, cycle, jog, skate, etc., to work, school, the store, or place of worship.
• Park the car farther away from where you are going.
• Get on or off the bus several blocks away.
• Take the stairs instead of the elevator or escalator.
• Go out for a short walk before breakfast, after dinner or both!