Finding time for exercise isn't easy for people with busy schedules. But exercise doesn't have to mean hours at a time in the gym. Adding 30 minutes of activity to your day can have a positive effect on your blood pressure, weight, mood and energy level. If 30 minutes is hard to plan it's ok to break it up into 10-minute sessions to start. There are also ways to add a little movement to everything you do.
At work
- Taking lunchtime walks at the office with a work friend
- Stretching and using exercise bands at your desk
- Parking at the far end of the lot to get extra steps in
- Same thing with the bus; you can get off a stop or two early for some extra steps
- Choosing the stairs over elevators and escalators
At home
- Turning household chores into calorie burners by moving with purpose
- Exercise time can be a great way to have fun with the kids. Put on some music and have a 30-minute dance party
- If there's time, you can walk to meet the kids' bus instead of drive