Don't Forget Fitness!
Regular physical activity helps to maintain a healthy weight. Once you're on the right track with your eating plan, think about ways to be more active. Aim to be active for at least 30 minutes each day.
To get the most health benefits, work up to 60 minutes of moderate-intensity activity each day. Think about ways to fit physical activity in your lifestyle. Virtually any activity, even in short segments scattered throughout the day, can help you reach the recommended goal for physical activity.
Fitness is a key component to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. It's easier than you think to burn calories doing everyday activities.
10 EASY WAYS TO BURN 100 CALORIES
- Steady cycling for 10 minutes
- Doing a fitness video for 10-15 minutes
- Brisk walking for 15 minutes
- Stair climbing for 15-20 minutes
- Housework for 20 minutes
- Gardening for 25-30 minutes
- Washing and waxing the car for 20-30 minutes
- Dancing for 20 minutes
- Grocery shopping for 30-40 minutes
- Pushing a lawn mower for 15-20 minutes
For more examples of different activity levels that can help you maintain a healthy weight, check out the
Activity Ideas Chart.