Activities to Fit Your Lifestyle
Exercise does not have to be planned. Think of all the ways you can be active during your day.
  1. Walk or ride a bike for transportation.
  2. Take the stairs instead of the elevator.
  3. Park at the far end of the parking lot and walk.
  4. Get off the bus one stop early and walk the rest of the way.
  5. Walk your dog, or borrow someone else’s dog.
  6. Take a brisk walk while you are shopping at the mall.
  7. Walk to your mailbox.
  8. Mow the grass. Rake the leaves. Weed the garden.
  9. Dance whenever you can.
  10. Wash your car.
  11. Vacuum or sweep the floor often.
  12. Get up to change the TV channel, don’t use the remote.
  13. March in place during TV commercials.
  14. Stretch or do chair exercises while watching TV.
  15. Stand up and step in place while using the phone.
  16. Walk down the hall to talk to a coworker instead of using the phone or sending an email.
  17. On work breaks, take a 5-10 minute walk.
  18. If you play golf, walk every hole.
Thinking about the next couple of weeks, where do you think you can add some more physical activity?