To get moving in the right direction at home
and on busy workdays*...
Start off on the right foot by choosing activities that
you enjoy; you'll be more likely to keep active on a
regular basis.
Join a health club near your home or office, and
work out during your lunch hour, or before or after
work. Selecting a convenient facility can lead to
long-term success.
Walk, bike or in-line skate to work as much as
possible (use a helmet as appropriate), or get off
public transportation several stops early, and walk
the rest of the way.
Use lunch time as an opportunity to do errands on foot.
Walk to co-workers' offices instead of using the intercom
or e-mail.
Explore local sites on foot while away on business trips.
Check with your hotel for safe walking routes you can
take before meetings in the morning or in the evening.
Pick up a new sport. For example, take tennis, golf
(don't use the cart!) or martial arts lessons, or join a
community sports team.
Make yard upkeep a family activity Instead of hiring
outside help, get everyone involved in shoveling snow,
mowing the lawn or raking leaves.
Schedule walks before or after dinner, and on
weekend mornings.
Turn weekends into activity days. Check out local
park trails and go hiking or biking. Pack a picnic to
bring along on the outing.
Contribute to a worthy cause or charity-
enter an organized walk, run or bike ride.
Bring bicycles (and helmets) on trips to explore
new areas.
*For more fitness tips, look to the first booklet
in this series, Fitting Fitness In
Even When You're Pressed for Time.
Even When You're Pressed for Time.