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Week 3: Small Lifestyle Changes Add Up
You don’t have to spend an hour on the exercise machines at the gym every day in order to be fit. Research shows that lifestyle activity is just as effective at improving your health as a structured workout program.
9 Weeks of Tips for 2009
25 Ways to Add Movement to Your Day
“Every 10-minute bout of physical activity that a person can squeeze into his or her busy day contributes to better body functioning and reduced risk of preventable disease,” says William J. McCarthy, PhD., Associate Professor at the UCLA School of Public Health.
The Power of a Pedometer
Next time, do lap around the grocery store before you start shopping, take the stairs instead of the elevator and always have a short walk before dinner. Use a pedometer to track the number of steps you take daily - the goal for good health is 10,000 steps.
Fitness Everywhere
Even housework like laundry, dusting and vacuuming measurably increase your health prospects, according to McCarthy. Read more expert advice on fitting in fitness
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