What are some small things you do each day to improve your overall fitness?

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TexasAggie1280
TexasAggie1280 Posts: 31 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I think a lot of us when we think of fitness focus on high-intensity training, strict diets and running, but there are a lot of small changes you can implement into your day that (over time) adds up to noticeable improvements.

What are some minor things that have helped you become more active?

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  • GummiMundi
    GummiMundi Posts: 396 Member
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    Taking the stairs instead of the elevator. Walking to places whenever possible. Good luck! :)
  • MaltedTea
    MaltedTea Posts: 6,286 Member
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    Only giving myself the privilege of listening to fun music when I'm excercising
  • rainbow198
    rainbow198 Posts: 2,245 Member
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    I do something active everyday. Twice a day most days of the week. Nothing too intense that I need to rest, but I move my body daily.

    Also I'm always looking to increase my NEAT throughout the day.

    Instead of just sitting and watching a movie sometimes I will walk/jog place or use my mini-stair stepper for a bit or do one legged tricep dips off the couch. Instead of sitting on a phone conference call I will pace. I take my pup out on short walks. When putting dishes away I'll do some squats. Back when I went places I'd park further and walk and take the stairs instead of the escalator. These small bursts of activity really does add up.
  • richardgavel
    richardgavel Posts: 1,001 Member
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    Plain old walking. At first, during Covid it was just one 2 mile walk per day to avoid cabin fever. Then it grew to 2 and 3 walks and getting longer. The Fitbit helps too.
  • MeganD1704
    MeganD1704 Posts: 733 Member
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    Drinking 2L of water (helps with my migraines as well!)
    Laying out my workout gear at night for the next morning- clothes, pre workout measured and in cup (just gotta add water), charge headphones. I am 100% more likely not to go back to bed when I see those staring at me.
  • alexmose
    alexmose Posts: 792 Member
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    MaltedTea wrote: »
    Only giving myself the privilege of listening to fun music when I'm excercising

    Similarly, listen to interesting podcasts during walks.
  • cupcakesandproteinshakes
    cupcakesandproteinshakes Posts: 1,092 Member
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    Progressive overload. Do one more rep than the last session or add weight. That’s what moves me closer to my goal.

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