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Home › Articles › Physical Fitness › 10 Minutes, Three Times a Day

10 Minutes, Three Times a Day

It Doesn't Have to Be All or Nothing

By Charlene Torkelson, Fitness Expert

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  • I noticed a middle-aged woman riding her bike around the block one evening. There she was again the next night and the next. Even a ride around the block will improve your fitness level.
  • Stretching not only feels great, but adds up to more daily movement. Simple stretches up with the arms, a few waist twists, neck rotations and shoulder shrugs are easy ways to get more movement during a busy day whether you are sitting at a desk at work or balancing your check book at home. For added exercises that are simple to do while at your desk, check out Get Fit While You Sit: Easy Workouts from Your Chair (Hunter House, 1999).
  • Create a new habit! Set aside that 10 minutes three times a day for a planned activity. Take 10 minutes of your lunch hour each day for a short walk. Do yoga each morning before you dress for work. Take a few moments each evening to climb the stairs after dinner. When you create a habit, it becomes a welcome part of your day – and as easy as brushing your teeth.
  • Little rubber footballs or baseballs, bean bags, even Frisbees are great motivation for adding fun activity. Toss these around with your children or spouse each day. Or toss a stick for your dog. Inexpensive, yet very effective.

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