Many people have made new year’s resolutions to get into better shape in 2022. If you count yourself among those who want to be more active, here are some things you can start doing now to get moving throughout each day.
- Carry a pedometer: Keeping a small device to keep track of the number of steps you take each day will motivate you to do more. Or use a smartphone and pedometer app. A smartwatch will track your pulse rate too.
- Use a standing desk while working: Raise the desk while doing tasks such as reading emails or reviewing a spreadsheet, and sit down when you are tired or need to focus.
- Try a treadmill: To stay in motion, walk or jog on a treadmill periodically. You can do this while on video conference meetings, for example, or when taking a break to watch a movie.
- Use commercial breaks wisely: When watching TV, use commercial breaks to do activities, such as 3 minutes of pushups or lifting toning weights.
- Park at the far end of parking lots whenever you go to work or run errands to get more steps in every day.
Making small but important changes in your daily routine to get more active is essential for maintaining health. The management team wishes good health for each resident in our community. Staying in motion will be immensely helpful in reaching this goal.