50 Ways To Be More Active

Here are some ways how to be more active by sneaking in some physical activities into your life.

Start by introducing just one and then add a few more and soon you’ll start noticing the difference.

Take a walking during your lunch break
Take the stairs instead of the elevator
Ride a bike to work once or twice a week
Get off the bus or train a few stops early and walk the rest of the way
Park at the far end of the parking lot
Cook your own meals
Stretch at your work desk
Count your steps with a pedometer and make daily goals ( ex.10 000 steps)
Set a reminder for your daily workout on your phone
While waiting, stand on the balls of your feet
Only drive to places you can’t walk to
Find new active friends
Keep an exercise log and a food diary
Do house work really fast
Wash your car at self-service
Do squats while brushing your teeth
Set a timer to get up and walk around every 45-60 min
Do crunches while watching TV
Play with your kids or pets outside every day
Dance while vacuuming
Read a book in a plank position
Wear comfortable shoes that will make walking and moving a nice experience
Go for regular walks with a friend or family member
Explore your city during the weekends
Do calf raises while making dinner
Get a Swiss ball and do 10 crunches every time you stumble upon it
Walk up escalators instead of just standing
Stand on one leg while waiting
Set a small fitness goal at the beginning of each day
Do lunges during TV commercials
Find an activity that you enjoy doing daily
Volunteer at the local community center
Try something new each month (ex. rock climbing, drafting, paddle boarding)
Spend an hour each day walking or standing
Take regular walks in nature
Walk around the house while talking on the phone
Do step ups on a bench in a park
Add a more active spark to your love life
Do push-ups while your game is loading
Race your kids or friends to a near-by location
Hop on the spot while waiting for your coffee in the morning
Do small biceps curls when carrying grocery bags
Stretch in bed in the morning
Listen to inspiring music right after waking up ( ex. Eye of the Tiger, Rocky)
Do a squat hold above your chair for 30 s few times a day while working
Join a running club or a fitness meet-up
Take a basket instead of trolley in the supermarket
Sign up for a dance class
Make your own small organic garden
Strive to give 1% more each day and challenge yourself on each step