No Time to Exercise? 7 Tips to Be More Active
You've got deadlines at work. You're packing lunches and dropping kids off at school. Now the dog needs to go to the vet. You know being active is good for you, but it feels like there's no time to exercise.
But being more active doesn't have to mean spending hours a day at the gym. Use these 7 tips to make getting more activity in easier.
1. Sit Less, Move More
Maybe adding in an hour workout session each day is too much — especially when you have no time to exercise. Instead, add small chunks of activity. Make it a goal to sit less throughout the day. Try getting up every hour during the day. Spend 5 minutes standing, walking around, or stretching.
Starting a Workout Routine?
Talk with a UVA Health primary care doctor about the safest way to exercise.
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