Living an active life is important to staying healthy. Exercise has also been linked to improved mental health l, helps to reduce heart disease and cognitive function. Consider the ways that you can be more active in the tasks you already do.
Here are a few tips for becoming more active:
1. Schedule active time with friends and family. Instead of going out for dinner or seeing a movie, go ahead and plan to spend a day at the park or go for a hike at a local park.
2. Start playing sports again. Join a local sports league for adults, or take part in a walking or running club in your neighborhood.
3. Move around at work. Instead of sitting in your desk chair the whole day through, stand up or sit on an exercise ball.
4. Increase incidental activity. Pass up the elevator ride to take the stairs, stand in line instead of waiting in a chair and walk around your office instead of just sending out emails.