There are 1440 minutes in every day... Schedule 30 of them for physical
activity.
 
Adults need recess too! With a little creativity and planning, even the
person with the busiest schedule can make room for physical activity. For
many folks, before or after work or meals is often an available time to
cycle, walk, or play. Think about your weekly or daily schedule and look
for or make opportunities to be more active. Every little bit helps.
Consider the following suggestions:
   € Walk, cycle, jog, skate, etc., to work, school, the store, or place of
worship.
   € Park the car farther away from your destination.
   € Get on or off the bus  several blocks away.
   € Take the stairs instead of the elevator or escalator.
   € Play with children or pets. Everybody wins. If you find it too
difficult  to be active after work, try it before work.
   €Take fitness breaks-walking or doing desk exercises-instead of taking
cigarette or coffee breaks.
   € Perform gardening or home repair activities.
   € Avoid labor-saving devices-turn off the self-propel option on your lawn
mower or vacuum cleaner.
   € Use leg power-take small trips on foot to get your body moving.
   € Exercise while watching TV (for example, use hand weights, stationary
bicycle/treadmill/stairclimber, or stretch).
   € Dance to music.
   € Keep a pair of comfortable walking or running shoes in your car and
office. You'll be ready for activity wherever you go!
   € Make a Saturday morning walk a group habit.
   € Walk while doing errands.

Source: Center for Disease Control and Prevention
 
Get off your ³fatty acids²  and come out and play!
 
Leroy Fanning
Health and Human Performance

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