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There are numerous activities that can be worked into your day that do not involve going to the gym or an aerobics class.

A few alternative ideas are listed below

• Walk! Do it with a friend, find a local trail, go to the mall and walk around awhile before you decide to shop.

Park as far away from your destination as possible and walk. When you live in town, walk to do your errands.

Be sure to take a walk during your lunch break.  Walk your dog.  It’s easy!!

• Make sure to take the stairs. Make sure to use the stairs whenever you can. Avoid elevators and escalators. If you work on the 35th floor, don’t panic. Make sure to take the elevator to the 30th floor and walk the last five flights.

• Be sure to take up a sport. Call your local parks and recreation department and find out about local softball, basketball, and touch football leagues, racket sports, soccer and etc.

• Jump Rope. It’s cheap, it’s easy, and you can do it anywhere (even in a hotel).

• Play Games. Play with your kids. Try these activities…They’re fun for the whole family.

o In-Line Skate

o Swim.

o Ride your bicycle

• Dance! Learn to dance. Be certain to take tap, ballet, belly dancing, jazz, and etc. Social dancing is popular again.

Be sure to take benefit of classes being offered in your community and have a great time while you’re at it.

• Make sure to get outside!!  Attempt some of these outdoor activities…

o Garden! Nearly all people don’t realize it, but gardening is tough work. Make certain to get outside and play in the dirt.

Make sure to get rid of that riding mower and mow the lawn with a hand mower. It’s excellent exercise.

o Go hiking.

o Go canoeing, kayaking, sailing, snorkeling or surfing.

o Attempt Horseback riding.

o Wash and wax your car.

• Clean your house.  Vacuuming, mopping, and dusting may be quite a work out.

• Do simple stretching and calisthenics exercises at your desk.

• Do anything that gets you up and moving, and most importantly, have fun!!!!!