If you find it difficult to plan for hour-long workouts with your busy schedule, you might want to try incorporating on-the-go workouts that you can squeeze in throughout your daily routine. Check out these simple ways to get more exercise in your day — without stepping foot in the gym!

• Walk to work. If practical, why not start walking or biking to work instead of taking your car or public transportation?
• Take the stairs. Instead of using the elevator, get some cardio by taking the stairs instead.
• Do a TV workout. If you block off time for your favorite television show every week, do a repetitive workout such as crunches, lunges, or squats while watching.
• Walk the dog. You likely have to take the dog out a few times a day, so use this as a time to get in some brisk walking.
• Take your lunch outside. Shorten your usual lunch break and use the remaining time to walk or take a midday yoga class.
• Work out while working. Bring some light hand weights or an exercise band to work and get in some strength training while sitting at your computer.
• Stretch every morning. On days when you really don’t have the time to exercise, get your day started on the right foot by doing some feel-good stretches as soon as you wake up.

25 Easy Ways to Get Exercise [Better Homes and Gardens]
Easy Ways to Start Exercising [Help Guide]
No time for exercise? Try our Top 10 Tips to get more! [American Heart Association]

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