Get Moving

There are several health benefits to exercise. A little goes a long way. Everyone has time for some form of exercise. You must make it a priority. What could be more important than taking care of your body and decreasing your risk of chronic disease? Benefits of exercise:

  • Decrease your risk of heart disease
  • Helping control your weight
  • Helping manage blood cholesterol levels
  • Preventing and controlling high blood pressure
  • Preventing bone loss
  • Increasing your energy level
  • Helping relieve stress
  • Enhancing your self-esteem
  • And much, much more

How do I fit exercise into my schedule?
AT HOME

  • Ride a stationary bike or walk on the treadmill while watching TV
  • Do yard work
  • Take walks before breakfast or after dinner
  • Walk or bike around your neighborhood
  • Get rid of your remote control
  • Do your favorite exercise video

AT WORK

  • Take a walk around your building during a break or lunch
  • Stand when you talk on the phone
  • Take the stairs instead of the elevator
  • Walk around the airport while waiting for your flight
  • Use the fitness centers or swimming pools of hotels when on business trips