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10 Ways to be Active Around Town

  1. If you are going to several stores in the same vicinity, park your car and walk from store to store. Wear comfortable shoes when shopping or running errands to increase the likelihood of walking.
  2. Walk or bike to the store instead of driving. Invest in a good backpack or long-handled shopping bags for carrying your purchases.
  3. Walk to a bus stop that is farther from your house or get off the bus a few stops early.
  4. Walk your kids to school even if they are old enough to walk on their own. You'll stay in touch with your kids and burn calories.
  5. Gradually learn to walk at a faster pace while shopping or while walking to and from your destination.
  6. Don't take shuttle buses. This modern-day convenience takes away a great opportunity for activity.
  7. Park farther away at shopping malls or plazas, and walk the extra distance. You'll also save gas (and frustration) by not driving around looking for a closer spot.
  8. When mall shopping, walk the entire concourse a couple of times. Learn to be inefficient in your shopping habits to force you to walk from one end to the other. Consider taking an extra lap or two before going to your car.
  9. Take your packages to the car after every purchase. It helps avoid strained arms and shoulders and add to your calorie expenditure. (Be sure to adhere to parking lot safety guidelines when going to your car.)
  10. Walk to the store to purchase a newspaper rather than having it delivered. Park and walk rather than using drive-throughs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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