“Sitting is the new smoking” is a phrase we hear more and more often. It has long been known that physical activity is important for our health, but it’s becoming increasingly clear just how important it really is. Those who don’t move enough are more likely to get sick.
Many tips for increasing physical activity are already familiar — but we can never be reminded too often!
Set a goal:
Sign up for a long bike ride, a hiking trip, or a running event. Find someone to take on the challenge with you, so you can motivate each other.
Plan your workouts:
Schedule training sessions in your weekly calendar. This helps ensure that unexpected plans don’t interfere with your exercise moments.
Move while calling:
During calls with your partner, friends, colleagues, or clients, take a walk or pace back and forth.
Use an app:
There are countless apps available today to help you move in an easy and accessible way.
One example is the “7 Minute Workout” app — 12 exercises in 7 minutes, with 10-second breaks in between.
Try a 30-day challenge:
These are widely available online and on social media — targeting abs, glutes, legs, arms, and more.
Take the bike:
Distances under 10 km are manageable for most people. A person weighing 75 kg who lives 8 km from work burns around 450 extra calories per day by cycling to and from work.
Park farther away:
If biking isn’t an option, park your car farther from your destination and walk the remaining distance.