Health & Fitness - 51 Ways to be Active - Matt O'Neill PDF Print E-mail
By Matt O’Neill, Dietitian - SmartShape.com.au 

One hundred years ago, we were much more active. Now we need to work at putting movement back into our days. Here are 51 great ideas for adding physical activity to your lifestyle. Consider the ones that you will try;
Switch off the TV. Simply reduce sedentary time!
Hide the remote control.
Stand up. Standing burns more calories than sitting.
Walk around a museum, art gallery or zoo...Laughing
Walk whenever you can, instead of driving.
Walk to get the paper, bread, milk or mail.
Walk at lunch.
Get off the train or bus one stop before your destination and walk the difference.
Take a break. Push yourself away from your computer for ‘snacktivity’.
Have a walking meeting, instead of a sit-down meeting.
Deliver messages at work, rather than emailing them.
Stretch while your computer starts up.
Walk around the house in ad breaks.
Walk with a walkabout or mobile phone.
Get on your bike. Ride to work or on weekends.
Hit the beach. Build a sandcastle or collect shells.
Plan a camping trip.
Go golfing.
Take the stairs. Look for stairs as your first option when going between levels.
Hit the court. Grab a tennis partner.
Make a commitment to planned activity each day.
Go bowling or ice skating.
Dance around the house.
Clear out the spare room.
Have a garage sale.
Renovate a room.
Go window-shopping.
Do housework to your favourite music.
Walk around the field. If you watch your kids play sport, take a few rounds of the field.
Wash windows.
Wax the car.
Sweep the driveway.
Rake the leaves.
Chop some firewood.
Clean the guttering.
Plant or weed a garden.
Mow the lawn - not with a ride-on!
Lift weights. Strength training chews through calories.
Go on a day trip to a national park.
Throw or kick a ball.
Fly a kite.  
Walk your dog.
Buddy up. Make a date to walk or go to the gym with a friend.
Join a dance class. Ballroom, jazz, disco are all fun ways to be active.
Play with the kids. They’ll appreciate the quality time.
Walk the kids to school.
Play with your pet.
Park your car away from the shops or work.
Carry the groceries. Use a basket instead of a trolley.  
Unload groceries, one bag at a time.
Plan an active holiday. Choose a location with fun outdoor activities.
 
 
 
Matt O’Neill and SmartShape.com.au © 2006 – Used under license

 

 

 
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