No matter your health goals, exercise is an important part of health management. While 60 minutes of aerobic exercise 6 days a week can aid in weight loss, 30 minutes 5 times per week can help reduce cholesterol, blood pressure, and can increase insulin sensitivity. Aerobic exercises include walking, jogging, swimming, water aerobics, aerobics classes, and biking to name a few. Additional weight training and flexibility exercises can help you to stay in shape throughout the year.
Here are some great ways to increase exercise at home:
- Join a walking group in the neighborhood or at the local shopping mall.
- Recruit a friend, family member, or neighbor to walk with you to encourage each other.
- Get the whole family involved- enjoy a bike ride or walk with you kids, parents, siblings.
- Walk the dog-don’t just watch the dog!
- Do stretches, exercises, ride a stationary bike, or march in place while watching television.
- Clean the house or wash the car.
- Play with the kids- run around the yard or dance to a favorite song.
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