How To Exercise All Day

Sprinkle a few of these creative ideas into your day to jumpstart your active, healthy lifestyle:

  While getting ready in the morning…

• Do calf raises while brushing your teeth.
• Do squats while choosing an outfit.
• Try 30 seconds of high-knee marching in place before jumping in the shower.

While commuting…

• Bike, walk or run to work if possible and safe.
• Squeeze shoulder blades together and release.
• Clench and relax your glutes while driving.
• Contract and relax your abdominals, holding the contractions for up to one minute.

While at work…

• Alternate leg lifts in the elevator.
• Sit on a large exercise ball at your desk for part of the day.
• Take the stairs whenever possible.
• Lunge-walk your way to the restroom.
• Lean your back against the wall and hold a squat position as long as you can.
• Do wall pushups and tricep dips at your chair during a break.
• Strengthen your inner thighs by holding onto a railing or chair and turning one leg in while holding it up in the air, switching legs.

While unwinding after work…

• Take a walk around the neighborhood with family members or friends.
• Do activities with your children like jumping rope, backyard races, riding bikes or basketball.
• Pace around your house while talking on the phone.
• Throw balls for your dog in the backyard.
• Dance.