What counts as exercise

• Weeding & vacuuming aren't just chores. They are good for your health!
• Don't put off gardening or home repair chores - they count as exercise, too!
• Do housework yourself instead of asking another family member to do it.
• Work in the garden or mow the grass. Rake leaves, prune, dig and pick up trash.
• Turn off the self-propel option on your lawn mower or vacuum cleaner.
• When watching TV, sit up instead of lying on the sofa. Throw away your remote control.
• Instead of asking someone to bring you a drink, get up and get it yourself.
• Stand up while talking on the telephone.
• Turn up your radio or CD player and dance!