I think it’s probably obvious that I enjoy exercise and active hobbies; but I also love to curl up in bed with a good book or on my comfy old couch to watch bike racing on TV. There have also been (many) times where exercise was the last thing I felt like doing, but I knew I had to get moving in some way.
If you’d rather do anything but exercise in your free time, I have great news for you: you can increase your physical activity level without working out! Staying physically active every day is important for your health, even if you hate the gym.
Being active helps fight diabetes, age-related muscle and bone loss, heart disease, some types of cancer, obesity, and a long list of other ailments that you may haven’t thought of in your earlier years. (Menopause, anyone?) At the same time, being active boosts your mood, improves your sleep, and helps fight stress.
Even with all those amazing benefits, 36% of adults (more than a third!) don’t engage in any leisure time physical activity. I know that if something can keep me healthy, feeling great, and is simple or fun, I’m in. And that’s exactly what I’m talking about here: moving your body every day can be both!
I believe you deserve to feel great. And if you have dreams that you’re chasing, you need to have the energy to go get them! With that in mind, here are some simple ways you can be more active, starting today:
You can be as creative as you want, and there are no rules as long as you are walking, bending, reaching, and moving.
This week, I want to challenge you to explore at least one physical activity that doesn’t feel like exercise. You’ll even get bonus points if it gets you outside. It’s not always easy to get started, so why not enlist the help of a family member or friend to come up with ideas or even join you. Sometimes, all you need is a helping hand and a gentle push in the right direction. And often, once you get started, you’ll wonder why you waited so long!
Reference: www.fau.edu/newsdesk/articles/Physical%20Inactivity-AJM.php
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