10 Easy Ways to Exercise More!

25th March 2023

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When life feels incredibly busy, it is hard to imagine how you can fit more exercise into your already full days.

Exercise should never be something that you dread, it is something that makes you feel good both mentally and physically. When you start to adopt some of the following techniques to fit exercise into your everyday life, you will be creating life-long habits that will leave you feeling fitter and healthier, with a smile on your face!

Here are 10 easy ways to exercise more:

1. Take the stairs instead of the lift.

It might seem quicker and easier to jump in the lift but once you’ve reached the top or bottom of the stairs, you will feel an inner achievement of taking the more active route, increasing your heart rate and getting a few extra steps in!

Take the stairs instead of the lift to exercise more.

2. Avoid parking in the nearest space.

Choose a parking space further away from the entrance and walk that extra distance to your destination as an easy way to increase your steps!

Avoid parking in the nearest space to exercise more.

3. Track your steps. Invest in an activity tracker to track your step count each day.

Tracking your steps can provide motivation to move your body each day. It is also an easy way to set a fitness goal, such as walking 8,000 steps each day.

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Track your steps. Invest in an activity tracker to track your step count each day to exercise more.

4. Take phone calls standing up or walking around the house rather than sitting down.

Taking phone calls while standing up or walking around the house is a great way to exercise more. Getting up out of your seat each time the phone rings is a great reminder and queue to move your body and a perfect time to get moving!

I use Aftershokz headphones to exercise while I am on phone calls. They are comfortable and stay in place while I am moving my body.

Take phone calls standing up or walking around the house rather than sitting down to exercise more

5. Avoid using drive-thrus to pick up coffee or food.

Walking into the food outlet rather than using a drive thru encourages you to exercise more. Needing to put in the additional effort to get your drinks and food may also deter you from making a quick stop for a 'quick treat'.

6. Take a short walk after eating your lunch

Many people get a post lunch lull where they feel tired and lethargic. A short walk can help get you through this feeling energised and ready to enjoy the rest of the day.

Take a short walk after eating your lunch to exercise more.

7. Enjoy a private dance party in your house!

Dancing is a brilliant way to fit in more enjoyable movement. Family dance parties allow people to connect through movement in a fun way.

Enjoy a private dance party in your house to exercise more

8. If you work from home, set an alarm every hour to remind you to get up and move your body regularly.

Time flies when you are sat in front of a screen. The hours pass by without you noticing that you have been sat stationary for so long. Commit to regular movement breaks to help your body and mind function optimally.

If you work from home, set an alarm every hour to remind you to get up and move your body regularly to exercise more

9. Take a quick stretching break

A quick stretch after each meeting can help prevent common neck, shoulder and back pain from sitting by a computer for extended periods of time. It’s also another great reminder to help you move after sitting in front of your screen.

Having a good quality yoga mat for your home gym can make floor exercises much more comfortable.

Take a quick stretching break to exercise more

10. Break up your screen binging

Rather than lounging on the sofa binging on Netflix for hours, force yourself to get up after each episode to move your body, even for a short period of time.

Walking in place or pedalling on an exercise bike can be great ways to exercise more while still enjoying your favourite shows.

Break up your screen binging to exercise more

There are countless benefits to fitting in more exercise for your mind and body.

Exercise doesn’t need to be long, intense, sweaty sessions, we have shown you here that it is possible to fit in easy exercise and movement throughout your day! Commit to moving your body regularly to feel stronger and healthier.