10 Ways to Stay Active--In 10 Minutes or Less
Try to be active for 30 minutes a day, most days of the week. That doesn't mean that you need to run a 30-minute marathon, though! You can break that half hour down into three 10-minute activity sessions. Here are some 10-minute activities:
1. Walk around your block.
2. Carry groceries into your kitchen.
3. Swim.
4. Sweep the floor.
5. Work in your garden.
6. Stroll through the mall.
7. Take the stairs instead of the elevator.
8. Dance to a catchy song on the radio.
9. Park your car at the far end of the parking lot and walk the extra distance.
10. Do some chair exercises. Click on the title of each exercise for instructions and a demonstration.
•Bicep Curls
•Arm Raise
•Tricep Extension
Becoming More Active Has Free Benefits!
So few things in life are free. If you get more physically active, though, you'll receive the following free gifts:
Better
•Balance
•Health
•Mood
•Posture
Less
•Weight
•Pain
More
•Independence!
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