13 Creative Ways to Be More ActiveStill wondering how you’re going to fit 30 minutes of physical activity into your day? If you don’t have time for a 30-minute workout, here are some easy and creative ways to be more active that don’t require a formal workout or gym membership:1. Take the stairs.2. Host a walking meeting at work.3. Walk to deliver a message to someone (instead of yelling, calling, or texting).4. Use a stand-up desk.5. Take the dog for a walk.6. Exercise during commercials (jumping jacks, push-ups, sit-ups, squats).7. Clean the house...FAST.8. Play in a park (swingset, playground, games, sports).9. Use your home exercise equipment (cycle, treadmill, weights).10. Park far away when you go shopping to get extra steps.11. Speed walk through the store when you shop.12. Work in the yard.13. Walk around when you’re on the phone.Now you know how to be more active, even if you’re short on time. Carve out time for a 30-minute workout, or break it down into bite-sized sessions of physical activity. You’ll feel better, be healthier and live longer.Think about it like this. Everybody has the same 1,440 minutes in a day. Can you find time to spend just 30 minutes a day on being more active? It’s worth the effort.Research shows that people who are active at least 30 minutes a day are TWICE as likely to avoid:2• Stroke• Heart disease• Diabetes• Obesity• Certain types of cancerWhen you’re active, you’re also TWICE as likely to feel happier and live longer, than people who aren’t.Take It For a Test Run: 10 Reasons to Be More ActiveStill think 30 minutes is too much? If you don’t have time for a gym workout or 30-minute walk, try being active in 5-minute sessions a few times a day. Take this for a test run and see how you feel. Research shows that physical activity can help: 31. Improve sleep2. Control weight3. Improve strength and flexibility1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021). Exercise or physical activity. National Center for Health Statistics. From: https://tinyurl.com/4zhehryx2. Gopinath, B., et al. (2018). Physical activity as a determinant of successful aging over ten years. Scientific Reports, 8:10522. From: https://tinyurl.com/c3ed676x3. Nieman, D., et al. (2018). The compelling link between physical activity and the body’s defense system. Journal of Sport & Health Science, 8(3), 201-217. From: https://tinyurl.com/k55fxab5ReferencesHow to be active at home https://tinyurl.com/ts6nman4. Lower cholesterol5. Improve heart health6. Build stronger bones7. Lower blood pressure8. Boost mood9. Reduce stress & anxiety10. Lower body fatFavorite Workout? Do Your Thing in 30 MinutesAiming for at least 30 minutes of physical activity per day is the goal. But don’t pick an activity you despise. You’ll be miserable, and you won’t want to keep doing it. The best workout is the one you’ll actually do. Pick an activity you enjoy, and start moving. Try:• Walking• Swimming• Cycling• Running• Hiking• DancingThe Clock is Ticking…Track your activity level https://tinyurl.com/3edbrjwm• Yoga• Gardening• Weight Lifting• Taking a Fitness Class