Home Health

7 ways to reclaim your fitness

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If you’re fit, you can function – if not, you’ll find it difficult to get through the day. Try these ideas:

1. Use stairs, not lifts

It’s nearly always only a flight or two.

2. Do two things at once

While you’re brushing your teeth, do leg lifts or knee bends. If you have a cordless phone, stretch or walk around while you talk.

3. Play with your kids

Get out there and ride a bike or have a go on the swings. When you watch them play sport, walk up and down the sidelines.

4 .Walk wherever possible

Always put a little distance between yourself and your destination. Walk up the street to get milk. Park and then walk to the theatre, school, or office.

5. Try Eastern-style exercise

Graceful practices such as tai chi enhance physical and mental wellbeing, without you having to raise a sweat.

6. Snippets of excercise

Buy a stationary bike or mini-trampoline so you can grab small snatches of exercise time at home.

7. Dance while you dust

Housecleaning can be a great aerobic workout if you put on upbeat music while you work.

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