Before looking at what kind of regular exercise program is best, let's look at how you can increase the
amount of physical activity in your daily routine to supplement your exercise program.
• Recreational pursuits such as gardening on weekends, bowling in the office league, family outings,
an evening of social dancing, and many other activities provide added exercise. They are fun and
can be considered an extra bonus in your weight control campaign.
• Add more "action" to your day. Walk to the neighborhood grocery store instead of using the car.
Park several blocks from the office and walk the rest of the way. Walk up the stairs instead of using
the elevator; start with one flight of steps and gradually increase.
• Change your attitude toward movement. Instead of considering an extra little walk or trip to the
files an annoyance, look upon it as an added fitness boost. Look for opportunities to use your
body. Bend, stretch, reach, move, lift and carry. Time-saving devices and gadgets eliminate
drudgery and are a bonus to mankind, but when they substitute too often for physical activity they
can demand a high cost in health, vigor and fitness.
These little bits of action are cumulative in their effects. Alone, each does not burn a huge amount of
calories. But when added together they can result in a sizable amount of energy used over the course of the
day. And they will help improve your muscle tone and flexibility at the same time.
amount of physical activity in your daily routine to supplement your exercise program.
• Recreational pursuits such as gardening on weekends, bowling in the office league, family outings,
an evening of social dancing, and many other activities provide added exercise. They are fun and
can be considered an extra bonus in your weight control campaign.
• Add more "action" to your day. Walk to the neighborhood grocery store instead of using the car.
Park several blocks from the office and walk the rest of the way. Walk up the stairs instead of using
the elevator; start with one flight of steps and gradually increase.
• Change your attitude toward movement. Instead of considering an extra little walk or trip to the
files an annoyance, look upon it as an added fitness boost. Look for opportunities to use your
body. Bend, stretch, reach, move, lift and carry. Time-saving devices and gadgets eliminate
drudgery and are a bonus to mankind, but when they substitute too often for physical activity they
can demand a high cost in health, vigor and fitness.
These little bits of action are cumulative in their effects. Alone, each does not burn a huge amount of
calories. But when added together they can result in a sizable amount of energy used over the course of the
day. And they will help improve your muscle tone and flexibility at the same time.
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