There are as many ways to get yourself moving and increase your daily activity as there are benefits from doing it. Here are some tips.
March 1, 2006 (Press Release) --
As I have repeatedly discussed in other blog entries, successful weight loss and/or long-term weight maintenance results from managing the fine balance between caloric intake (what we eat and drink) and caloric expenditure (what we burn). As many Americans refocus on weight loss in preparation for spring and warmer weather, they need to ensure that they expend more calories than they consume.
For many, this is easier said than done. But there are as many ways to get yourself moving and increase your daily activity as there are benefits from doing it: besides weight control, physical activity can improve self-esteem; build and maintain bones, muscles, and joints; lower your risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, colon cancer and type 2 diabetes; reduce feelings of depression or anxiety -- and just help you feel better!
Some of the following tips for modest changes in your daily routine may help you get more active without a complete overhaul of your schedule.
Elect activities that you enjoy. Walking, swimming, or biking can be just as good for you as going to the gym and spending time on a stair-climbing machine.
Have an exercise buddy. If you prefer to have company while you exercise, a friend (or two) with similar interests will help motivate and support you in your endeavor.
Walk the dog. If you already walk the dog twice a day, try to add a third outing.
Play with your children. You’ll increase the whole family’s activity level if you build a snowman or go to the park together.
Walk on the treadmill or use the stair climber whenever you watch your favorite television show. Every time the show is on, you’ll be exercising.
If your office has a softball league or bowling team, get involved. This will build relationships as well as help increase activity.
Source: by Cheryl Koch, R.D. http://www.yahoo.com/
For many, this is easier said than done. But there are as many ways to get yourself moving and increase your daily activity as there are benefits from doing it: besides weight control, physical activity can improve self-esteem; build and maintain bones, muscles, and joints; lower your risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, colon cancer and type 2 diabetes; reduce feelings of depression or anxiety -- and just help you feel better!
Some of the following tips for modest changes in your daily routine may help you get more active without a complete overhaul of your schedule.
Elect activities that you enjoy. Walking, swimming, or biking can be just as good for you as going to the gym and spending time on a stair-climbing machine.
Have an exercise buddy. If you prefer to have company while you exercise, a friend (or two) with similar interests will help motivate and support you in your endeavor.
Walk the dog. If you already walk the dog twice a day, try to add a third outing.
Play with your children. You’ll increase the whole family’s activity level if you build a snowman or go to the park together.
Walk on the treadmill or use the stair climber whenever you watch your favorite television show. Every time the show is on, you’ll be exercising.
If your office has a softball league or bowling team, get involved. This will build relationships as well as help increase activity.
Source: by Cheryl Koch, R.D. http://www.yahoo.com/
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