Today, when I was pulling into the parking garage, I thought to myself, "I need to get more steps in during the day". So, I parked on the 4th floor of the garage. And, instead of using the elevator, I used the stairs. Today, I will have added six flights of stairs to my day. I'm not sure how many steps that is, but I'm sure it is a lot.
Here are a few more ideas of how to add more steps to your day:
1. Walk around the mall a couple of times, before you start shopping.
2. Make more trips. If you are taking the clothes from the basement to the upstairs, carry less and make more trips. This will also save your back.
3. Take your pet for a walk. They will like the new scenery. Just make sure to bring a bag to clean up after your pet.
4. Plant a flower bed. You will use muscles you didn't even know you had.
5. Don't hire someone to wash your car or mow your lawn. Do it yourself. You will burn off calories and NOT burn a hole in your pocket.
6. When you are talking on the phone, walk around the house.
7. While watching your favorite show, get up and do 50 jump-n-jacks during the commercials. WARNING: Significant others like this exercise too. (wink);-)
8. When you are cleaning your house, blast the music and dance.
9. Do something you enjoy!
What do you do to add in extra steps during the day? Leave me a comment.
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