One hundred years ago, we were much more active. Now we need to work at putting movement back into our days. Here are 51 great ideas for adding physical activity to your lifestyle. Circle the ones that you will try.
1. Switch off the TV. Simply reduce sedentary time!
2. Hide the remote control.
3. Stand up. Standing burns more calories than sitting.
4. Walk whenever you can, instead of driving.
5. Walk to get the paper, bread, milk or mail.
6. Take the stairs. Look for stairs as your first option when going between levels.
7. Walk at lunch.
8. Get off the train or bus one stop before your destination and walk the difference.
9. Take a break. Push yourself away from your computer for ‘snacktivity’.
10. Have a walking meeting, instead of a sit-down meeting.
11. Stretch while your computer starts up.
12. Walk around the house in ad breaks.
13. Walk with a walkabout or mobile phone.
14. Park your car away from the shops or work.
15. Carry the groceries. Use a basket instead of a trolley.
16. Unload groceries, one bag at a time.
17. Deliver messages at work, rather than emailing them.
18. Get on your bike. Ride to work or on weekends.
19. Dance around the house.
20. Join a dance class. Ballroom, jazz, disco are all fun ways to be active.
21. Go window-shopping.
22. Go bowling or ice skating.
23. Do housework to your favourite music.
24. Wash windows.
25. Wax the car.
26. Sweep the driveway.
27. Rake the leaves.
28. Chop some firewood.
29. Clean the guttering.
30. Plant or weed a garden.
31. Mow the lawn - not with a ride-on!
32. Play with the kids. They’ll appreciate the quality time.
33. Walk the kids to school.
34. Throw or kick a ball.
35. Fly a kite.
36. Walk your dog.
37. Walk around the field. If you watch your kids play sport, take a few rounds of the field.
38. Play with your pet.
39. Clear out the spare room.
40. Have a garage sale.
41. Renovate a room.
42. Plan an active holiday. Choose a location with fun outdoor activities.
43. Walk around a museum, art gallery or zoo.
44. Go on a day trip to a national park.
45. Hit the beach. Build a sandcastle or collect shells.
46. Plan a camping trip.
47. Go golfing.
48. Hit the court. Grab a tennis partner.
49. Buddy up. Make a date to walk or go to the gym with a friend.
50. Make a commitment to planned activity each day.
51. Lift weights. Strength training chews through calories.
51+1. Come and join in on our Boot Camps - AM & PM sessions available - starting from February 7th. - They are great fun and awesome value.
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