Small Steps to Increasing your Daily Physical Activity

• Walk during lunch break or other breaks
• Walk instead of drive whenever you can
• Walk the kids to school or the bus stop
• Work around the house
• Do yard work
• Take the dog to the park
• Go for a walk instead of watching TV
• Sit up straight at work
• Run when running errands
• Pace the sidelines at youth athletic games
• Get a dog and walk it
• Use the stairs
• Choose an activity that fits your lifestyle
• Ask a friend to exercise with you
• Exercise to a video in bad weather
• Avoid labor saving devices
• Play with your kids for 30 minutes
• Stretch before bed
• Take the long way around- always
• Stand instead of sitting
• Make time in your day for activity
• Try new activities
• Park your car and walk
• Wash the car by hand
• Make it fun