Great Ideas

Here are some ideas to get in motion:

Build physical activity into your daily routine.
Make it fun - you are more likely to remain physically activity if you start with activities that you enjoy.
Find out what types of activities or programs are available in your community.
Move more often - stretch or stand up and sit down several times when talking on the phone or during commercials.
Play actively with your grandchildren.
Ask your friends to join you for a walk and check out a local trail or pathway.
Do yard work - plant a garden, rake leaves.
Park a little further away from the grocery store or mall entrance.
Put on some music and dance.
Dust and vacuum to some music..
Do strength and stretching activities while watching TV.
If the weather is inclement, put on some music and walk "laps" in your residence or go to a local mall, church or school and walk.
Try different or new activities once in a while to prevent boredom.
Try wearing a step counter throughout the day to count how many steps you take. Set a goal to add more steps each week.
Once you are more physically activity set a goal to participate in a charity event such as a 3km walk.
Walk to the grocery store or other local services whenever possible.
If you have challenges with balance and strength, try a chair based activity program.
Use items around the house for your strength activities - filled water bottles, soup cans, socks filled with beans can be used when starting out.
Include some balance activities. For example, stand up straight and hold onto the back of a chair. Slowly stand on tiptoes. Hold 1 second and then slowly lower back down. Repeat 8-15 times.

Physical activity - do it for life!

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