Maintain, Don't Gain Challenge Week 4-- Movement Anywhere & Everywhere

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Move More Wherever You Are 

                                                         
The holiday season is in full swing, and you're busy planning, shopping, visiting and celebrating.... At this point setting aside time to for a formal workout feels close to impossible.... Try these tricks to keep fit when you are away from your home.

Shopping / standing in line
- Take an extra lap or two around the grocery store or mall before doing your shopping
- Do 50 toe raises while waiting in line. Lift to your tippy toes, and then lower back down....
- Skip the shopping cart and use a basket if you are only buying a few items.

At work
- Have walking meetings instead of meetings at a desk.
- Sit on an exercise ball while at your desk.
- Get up and take a walk (to the bathroom, water fountain, to chat with an office-mate) every hour.
- Do a few laps around your building (inside or out) before lunch.

While Traveling
- Stand up and stretch your legs at least once an hour if you are on a bus, train, or plane.
- Tense your legs for 15 seconds then release. Repeat 3 times. Then move on to your abs, and then your arms.

These actions can really add up! If you make a habit of moving more each time you are out, you'll burn extra calories and feel more energized throughout the day.