Here are my top ten ways to add movement to your daily routine:
1. Take the stairs
Skip the elevator or escalator and take the stairs.
2. Skip the parking space
Instead of circling the parking lot looking for that perfect space, park at the far end and walk.
3. Walk or bike instead of drive
Instead of putting the key in the ignition, put on your walking shoes or hop on your bicycle
4. Go to the store
Now that shopping can be a matter of clicking a mouse or dialing a phone, make an effort and go to the store. Browse in a bookstore or walk a few extra laps around the mall
5. Clean the house
Yes, housework counts! Do your own housework instead of hiring someone (or not doing it at all). Wash the dishes by hand, sweep and mop the floor, or put clothes away
6. Garden
Work in the garden, move the grass (no, riding mowers don’t count), prune, dig, pick up trash
7. Watch television
No, you are not going to get in shape by watching television. But if you must, pedal on a stationery bike, stretch, or at least throw away the remote
8. Stretch
If you’ve been sitting for a long time, roll your shoulders backward and forward, roll your neck, stretch your arms out in front of you, and take a deep breath
9. Fidget
When talking on the phone, stand up and walk around. When sitting, move your legs around
10. Get out of your chair at the office
Walk down the hall instead of calling or emailing a coworker. Walk around the block at lunchtime. Try having a walking meeting with coworkers