Health Tip: Exercise Doing Everyday Chores

Easy ways to get more exercise

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(HealthDay News) - Getting needed exercise can be as simple as performing a few household chores regularly.

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Here are some suggestions, courtesy of HealthGuidance.org:

• Gardening -- Water plants with a watering can instead of a hose, and alternate carrying the can on each arm.
• Sweeping -- Clean not just your driveway, but offer to do your neighbors', as well as the sidewalks.
• Washing your car -- Use a bucket that you have to carry, not a hose.
• Cleaning and re-arranging -- Thoroughly clean out rooms in your home, carefully moving objects to clean every area.
• Walking or bike riding -- Leave the car home, if practical, to get to work or to run an errand.

-- Diana Kohnle