Easy ways to include physical activity in your daily routine

A busy schedule and winter weather can make it challenging to fit exercise into your day. But simple changes to your routine can boost your physical activity with added benefits such as improved health, more time with your family and better sleep. Check out the ideas below, then work some into your week:

At home

• Clean house.
• Wash the car.
• Yard work and gardening.
• On demand exercise videos from platforms such as YouTube or Amazon.

At work

• Get off the bus one stop early.
• Park at the back of the parking lot.
• Take the stairs.
• Go for a brisk walk on your lunch break.

With family

• Explore trails at a new park with your dog.
• Make a neighborhood bike ride part of the weekend routine.
• Play fitness video games with your kids.