50 Ways To Be More Active

Here are some ways how to be more active by sneaking in some physical activities into your life. 

Start by introducing just one and then add a few more and soon you’ll start noticing the difference.

• Take a walking during your lunch break
• Take the stairs instead of the elevator
• Ride a bike to work once or twice a week
• Get off the bus or train a few stops early and walk the rest of the way
• Park at the far end of the parking lot
• Cook your own meals
• Stretch at your work desk
• Count your steps with a pedometer and make daily goals ( ex.10 000 steps)
• Set a reminder for your daily workout on your phone
• While waiting, stand on the balls of your feet
• Only drive to places you can’t walk to
• Find new active friends
• Keep an exercise log and a food diary
• Do house work really fast
• Wash your car at self-service
• Do squats while brushing your teeth
• Set a timer to get up and walk around every 45-60 min
• Do crunches while watching TV
• Play with your kids or pets outside every day
• Dance while vacuuming
• Read a book in a plank position
• Wear comfortable shoes that will make walking and moving a nice experience
• Go for regular walks with a friend or family member
• Explore your city during the weekends
• Do calf raises while making dinner
• Get a Swiss ball and do 10 crunches every time you stumble upon it
• Walk up escalators instead of just standing
• Stand on one leg while waiting
• Set a small fitness goal at the beginning of each day
• Do lunges during TV commercials
• Find an activity that you enjoy doing daily
• Volunteer at the local community center
• Try something new each month (ex. rock climbing, drafting, paddle boarding)
• Spend an hour each day walking or standing
• Take regular walks in nature
• Walk around the house while talking on the phone
• Do step ups on a bench in a park
• Add a more active spark to your love life
• Do push-ups while your game is loading
• Race your kids or friends to a near-by location
• Hop on the spot while waiting for your coffee in the morning
• Do small biceps curls when carrying grocery bags
• Stretch in bed in the morning
• Listen to inspiring music right after waking up ( ex. Eye of the Tiger, Rocky)
• Do a squat hold above your chair for 30 s few times a day while working
• Join a running club or a fitness meet-up
• Take a basket instead of trolley in the supermarket
• Sign up for a dance class
• Make your own small organic garden
• Strive to give 1% more each day and challenge yourself on each step