| Walking is one of the best methods of exercise | | | | walking distance. If time is an issue, speak with |
| you can do. It requires no special equipment and | | | | your supervisor about lengthening your lunch |
| has muscular and cardiovascular benefits. Walking | | | | break in favor of working a few extra minutes at |
| on a regular basis should be part of every | | | | the end of the day. |
| person's fitness routine. Best of all, walking can be | | | | Although many people think walking the dog is a |
| fit in to a busy day very easily. | | | | good way to get in extra steps, the stop and go |
| A common tip on fitting walking into your day is | | | | nature of walking your dog doesn't really provide |
| to park your car at the back of the parking lot | | | | many health benefits. However, many dogs |
| when you shop or go to work. To take that idea | | | | appreciate a brisk walk once they have relieved |
| one step farther, why not consider parking in an | | | | themselves. Allow extra time for a few laps |
| adjacent parking lot or walking from your home | | | | around the block at a brisk pace once Fido has |
| to the store or too your office? If you take | | | | completed his business. |
| public transportation or someone drops you off, | | | | Babies, also, enjoy being taken for walks. But |
| consider getting off one stop early or having your | | | | unless your child is old enough to maintain a |
| companion drop you off several blocks away | | | | steady pace, consider pushing him in a stroller |
| from your destination. | | | | while you walk. An added benefit of this is that |
| Another common suggestion is to take the stairs | | | | you will burn extra calories the stroller. You will |
| whenever possible. But some people have access | | | | also set a great example for your child that |
| to all the functions they require on one floor and | | | | exercise is an important part of the day. Since |
| don't find the need to use the stairs. If this is the | | | | you should be able to carry on a conversation |
| case, consider regularly using a washroom on a | | | | while walking (if you can't, you're going too fast) |
| different floor or using a copier that's across the | | | | make taking a walk after dinner a family tradition. |
| building from your desk. | | | | You may be surprised what topics of discussion |
| If you frequently go out to lunch, suggest to your | | | | come up. |
| colleagues that you find a good restaurant within | | | | |