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Ways To Get More Exercise: For Those Who Are Sedentary

By: Gabriel Adams It is recommended that adults get at least 30 minutes of exercise on most, if not all, days of the week to ensure their weight is maintained and to reduce the risk of chronic health problems such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes mellitus. Regardless of whether you currently lead a sedentary lifestyle, or whether you are already active, it is easy to incorporate more exercise into your day.

For Those Who Are Sedentary

If you current do the minimum amount of exercise needed to get through your day, then it is easy to add in some incidental activities that will boost your health and fitness. Walking as much as possible is a great way to start. If your job requires you to sit for most of the day, try to get up and walk around as much as possible. Stand up and walk to the printer, or walk down the hallway to speak to your colleague, instead of calling them or emailing them. Use a bathroom that is on another floor and take the stairs, or walk a couple of flights of stairs instead of catching the elevator.

At home, you can easily find ways to exercise more. Throw away your remote control! That way, when you need to change channels, you will have to walk to the television to do so. Use ad breaks as a chance to squeeze in some push-ups, sit-ups or to walk around the house a few times. If you have an upstairs bathroom, use it each time you need to go, instead of using a more convenient downstairs bathroom. Stairs are great for your muscles and for your heart!

Getting enthusiastic about cleaning is also another great way to exercise more. Instead of lamely pushing around a broom or vacuum cleaner, put some heart and soul into your cleaning and start to sweat! Work your muscles as you clean your windows and hang out your clothes. Try to use your appliances less in the garden – use a push mower instead of a ride-on mower, or use a rake instead of a leaf blower. Washing your car with a bucket and sponge is not only a great way to save water, but it’s also another way to work up a sweat and do some incidental exercise.