1. When you are going to park your car. Take a further parking place to give yourself a little walk(of course know your limits and park the furthest you are able).
2. Keep a pair of light weight dumbbells by the TV so while you are watching your favorite TV show you can strength train at the same time.
3. Walk that puppy around the block or play with that grandchild. You will be burning calories and having a great time!
4. Clean your house! Did you know vacuuming can burn 80 calories in just fifteen minutes!
5. Whenever possible take the stairs instead of the elevator.
6. Swing your arms when you walk. It will add a little cardio to that step.
7. Try chair sits. Sit on your chair and get back up. Do as many reps as you can but up to 15 would be beneficial
8. Do push ups anywhere in the house. Against a wall, counter, table. Try to do 2 sets of 10.
9. Increase your flexibility by sitting on the floor with your legs straight out in front of you, arms extended. Straighten your back , bend forward from your hips as far as you can go. Hold for ten seconds then release. Repeat at least 3 times.
10. Take a friend with you to the mall(Colorado Mills Mall is a good one) and join Mills Milers( a walking group with prizes). St. Anthony Hospitals Health Passport is located in space 134. Near Border's Bookstore.
During this heart health month make that promise to your heart that you will put some exercise in your day!
Robin
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