Add exercise to your daily routine

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If you are busy with your family, you may not have time to go to the gym or establish a typical workout regimen. Working outside of the home, taking care of your kids and managing your household can leave little time left for fitness. However, you can still stay in shape by adding exercise to your daily routine.

Exercise at the Workplace
Take the stairs instead of the elevator each day; climbing stairs is a fabulous way to get a lower body workout. You can also take a walk on your lunch hour. Instead of driving to a restaurant, bring your lunch and take a brisk walk to a park and eat outdoors.

Choose a Distant Parking Space
When you head to the mall or the grocery store, instead of finding the nearest parking place, choose a distant one. Adding the extra walk from your car to the door and back is an easy way to exercise. Of course don’t do this at night in a dark parking lot.

Play with Your Kids
Instead of watching your kids play outdoors, get out there with them. Whether it’s playing catch, chasing them in tag or pushing them on a swing, you can exercise with your children.

Housework
Don’t overlook the exercise involved in housework. Scrubbing the bath tub, mopping the floor, and even vacuuming will get your heart rate going.

Don’t drive when you can walk. Don’t walk when you can run.

The key to staying fit is to keep moving!

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