Easy ways to fit exercise into your daily routine

In today’s hectic lifestyle, it can be hard to fit a daily exercise regimen into your routine, especially if you’re feeling tired or unmotivated. The good news is there are easy ways to add some exercise to even the busiest of schedules. Here are a few tips to consider.

Plan for 10 minutes a day, three times

Think about your day and how you can fit 10 minutes in for a short session of physical activity. It’s often a lot easier to get motivated for a few minutes than facing a daunting 30-minute workout. If this sounds familiar, aim for short, 10-minute sessions spread throughout the day to help keep motivation levels up with simple activities, such as:

• Short walks
• Jumping jacks
• Stretches
• Sit-ups
• Lift light weights

A goal of 30 minutes per day (aim for at least five days a week) can go a long way toward creating an exercise routine that works and is motivating.

Add in More Steps

Going grocery shopping or taking a trip to the mall? Park in the furthest lot to get more steps in. Other ways to get some steps and more exercise is to take the stairs instead of the elevator, or, if you’re walking up and down stairs at home doing laundry, take smaller loads down to help boost your steps.

Exercise While Watching TV

Have can’t miss shows or like to unwind with a movie? Try doing stretches, jumping jacks, jogging in place, or other appropriate exercises during commercial breaks or while watching TV. Small efforts lead to big results.

Walk and Talk

Any time you’re on the phone, instead of sitting down to chat, make it an active workout session. Plan to walk around while having your conversations. Chances are you probably won’t even realize you're moving, and before you know it, you’ll have those 30 minutes.

Stretch

Try to add exercise to your day in small ways. For instance, if unpacking groceries, lift the milk gallon a few times before putting it in the refrigerator. Other things you can do include:

• Balancing on one foot for a few seconds while standing in line, then switch feet.
• Doing a few leg raises or toe stands when watching TV or talking on the phone.
• Taking quick breaks while cooking to do counter pushups.
• Doing a few squats when brushing your teeth.
• Stretching to reach items in your cupboard or shelves.

Think about what muscles you use less in your daily routine and try to keep them flexible through stretching in small ways.

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