Getting and staying active is not always easy, especially if you are short on time. Here are some ways to fit physical activity into your daily life without having to change your schedule!

• Take the stairs instead of the elevator or escalator.
• Exercise while watching TV, such as during the commercials.
• Play with your kids instead of watching from the sidelines.
• Park the car farther away from your destination.
• Get on or off the bus several blocks away.
• Walk, cycle, jog, skate, etc., to work, school, the store, or place of worship.

Including family and friends with your physical activity routine helps keep it interesting and fun. Your workout buddy can keep you motivated on days when you do not feel like exercising.

• Take a family walk every night after dinner.
• Plan activities like riding bikes or hiking with your family and friends on the weekends.
• Encourage one another to stick to your commitment to get and stay active.