10 Minutes, Three Times a Day
It Doesn't Have to Be All or Nothing
By Charlene Torkelson, Fitness Expert
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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