Physical inactivity is one of the major growing reasons of various health complications. More than 2 million people die every year due to health issues related to sedentary lifestyle. Introduction of modern technologies has certainly made life easier enabling us to do multiple things even without stepping out, but it is not without negative impact on our lives. Staying sedentary over a period of time can cause serious health conditions including heart diseases, diabetes, depression, anxiety, obesity, high blood pressure, and increases risk of colon & breast cancer.
If you have been inactive for a certain period of time or always been cancelling your gym or yoga classes due to other pressing demands. Here are few simple lifestyle changes you can make to stay fit and healthy:
Walk a distance
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Walking is one of the low-intensity form of exercises which people from any age group can practice it. It offers a host of health benefits – weight management, lowers risk of cardiovascular diseases, improves energy level, and reduces mood swings. Walking at least for 15 – 30 minutes a day, can improve your general health conditions and makes you live longer. If it is difficult to find time to walk, you can do these small changes – take the stairs instead of the lift, go for grocery shopping without taking your car, and inculcate the habit of walking in your break time.
Take up aerobics or dance classes
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Exercises can be boring so take up something that is interesting and fun. Take up dance classes or aerobics which are fun and great for your overall health. Both aerobics and dance incorporates some sort of music which make them interesting and fun. Learning dance also improves cognitive skills as you learn new moves as you progress.
Get involved in gardening
Gardening is an exciting and creative way to stay fit. Whether you love planting flowers or vegetables, you can always get your hands dirty and enjoy the process of beautifying your garden or growing organic vegetables. It doesn’t matter what is the size of your yard, number of flower beds or vegetable beds, you can always stay active by planting vegetables or flowers of your choices. Gardening is also a very popular hobby and many people take up gardening classes to perfect their art of gardening.
Play with your kids or friends
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People can enjoy the challenge and excitement of playing a game with their kids, friends or family. No matter what age you are, you can always play few easy non-strenuous games like badminton on a regular basis to keep yourself fit and healthy. Take your kids or friends to a nearby park or an empty field, and start playing to march towards a healthier tomorrow.
Walk the talk
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Every one of us spend at least 10 – 20 minutes a day talking on phone to various people. Well, to utilize this time optimally one can walk while they talk on the phone. People have to make a conscious effort in the initial stage, then walking while on calls will become a natural habit.
Stand more
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While you are at work, you can work for some time standing every day. If you are at home, do house-hold works like cutting vegetables, and paying bills standing rather than sitting. The more you sit, the more you are likely to become inactive, lethargic, and gain weight. Manage to stay consciously on your feet for more time every day.
Reduce screen time
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Most Indians spend 2 – 12 hours of their daily lives looking at mobile, TV, computer/laptop or other digital screens. This aggravates the impact of physical inactivity causing a number of lifestyle related diseases – obesity, cardiovascular complications, diabetes, and more. Other than work or study related, one can reduce a great amount of screen time by doing a number of activities other than sitting in front of digital screens.
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