Positive role modeling for physical activity is a great way to make movement a part of your healthy lifestyle!
With the weather becoming warmer and the days getting longer, it makes it a bit easier to get outside and get some physical activity. If the weather is not as nice as you would like don't worry, there are still plenty of ways to be active indoors.
The key to an active lifestyle is finding fun things to do regardless of the season. Being physically active is much easier to make part of your daily routine if you enjoy what your doing. Goals should be set at about 30 minutes for adults and 60 minutes for children, doing moderate activity daily. You can break the amount of time up throughout your day, it doesn't have to be done all at once. It can also be split between some outdoor activity and some indoor activity. So don't let the weather stop you from getting your activity in for the day.
Consider these indoor activities:
- Walk your local mall.
- Take the stairs whenever possible.
- Take a walk around your buildings hallways during your lunch or coffee break.
- Daily chores around the house such as; sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, are all considered physical activity.
- You can watch and follow a exercise / yoga video with the whole family.
- Put on some music and dance with your family.
- Exercise indoors at a nearby gym, if possible.
Consider these winter fun outdoor activities:
- Take the family ice skating.
- Go sledding or tubing together.
- Walking your pet or volunteering at a local animal shelter to walk a pet.
- Have a snowball fight (why should the kids have all the fun).
- Many parks have groomed trails in the winter so you can enjoy a winter walk.
- Skating, skiing and snowshoeing are all great outdoor activities, to help you reach your daily goal.
We know we need physical activity to stay healthy. But did you know that it can help you feel better right away? It can boost your mood, sharpen your focus, reduce stress and improve your sleep. So get more active and start feeling better today!
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Remember, being healthy includes healthy eating and physical activity!