Exercise in daily life
Getting active doesn't mean you have to go to the gym or play football!
When they hear the word 'exercise', many people will immediately picture a gym, some form of team sports, or perhaps even school PE lessons!
While the gym or playing sports are both very good options, the truth is that they may not be the best for everyone. For some they may be intimidating, too expensive, unsuitable, unavailable locally or simply no fun.
The good news is there are many more options, some of which you might be doing already and not even consider exercise. See below for a few ideas.
Walk somewhere
Simply take a walk or, if you prefer to have a purpose, walk somewhere you need to go, like the shops – you’ll get the added benefit of carrying your shopping back! If you live too far to walk, get off the bus a stop or two early and walk the rest of the way. You could also take a trip to a local beauty spot and go for a walk and healthy picnic.
Tend to the garden
If you have a garden, chances are you are already doing some exercise. Any gardener will tell you it’s hard work, but it gets you outside and can be a great workout. Think of all the different activities you might be doing: weeding, digging, raking, pushing a lawnmower – the list goes on!
Clean the house
Not much fun perhaps, but a job that needs doing which can work up quite a sweat. It’s also likely to be something you do already. Dusting and hoovering can actually use a surprising amount of muscles.
Play with a pet
You might have a dog or cat or rabbit, or something else! Playing with an animal can be a great workout as well as great fun.
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