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While you do things at home or work, add some strength training, stretching or cardio moves to what you are already doing. While brushing teeth you can do leg lifts; while talking on the phone grab a hand weight for curls; while cleaning add some dance or cardio moves; while sitting at the computer add stretches or leg lifts. Take stock of your daily activities and have fun trying to add little moves to keep yourself moving throughout the day!
At home, when the cell phone rings and I know it will be a 10 minute or longer conversation, I get up from my desk and start to walk in place. It's amazing how much exercise one can fit into a day just be talking on the phone and moving, moving, moving.
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