1. Take the stairs instead of the elevator or escalator.
2. Walk to a
neighbor's house to chat instead of using the phone.
3. Organize your
housework so you can use more energy.
4. Get off the bus a block early and
walk home.
5. Mow your lawn.
6. Sweep your walks and patio.
7.
Park at the far end of the parking lot.
8. Walk to the store.
9. Take
your dog for a walk or offer to walk a friend's dog.
10. Enroll in a dance
class.
12. Move around your house as you open your mail or watch television
instead of sitting in your easy chair.
Source: UW Northwest Prevention Effectiveness Center
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