Healthful eating fuels fitness at every stage of life, so no
matter what your age, this message is for you. Don’t worry
if you are not a marathon runner, or if aerobics isn’t exactly
your thing. Meet the challenge where you are and with what
you are capable of doing. Apply variety, balance and moderation
to both your physical activity and your food choices to help
increase your stamina for your overall long-term good health.
A physically active lifestyle offers many rewards, from heart
health to strong bones to weight management to stress relief
to much more.

•  Get up 30 minutes earlier in the morning and take a brisk
   walk to start your day. Invite a neighbor or a friend to make
   the walk more enjoyable.

•  Forget the drive-through car wash. Wash your car yourself
   for added exercise. You’ll burn calories and save money at
   the same time.

•  If you’re a computer user, get up and move around at least
   five or 10 minutes for every hour of time you’re at the computer.
   You’ve heard of couch potatoes? Well, don’t become a
   computer potato either!

•  Use the exercise equipment you already own. Do two things
   at one time. Ride your stationary bicycle while you read the
   morning paper. Watch the morning news while you work out
   on your rowing machine.

•  “Walk your talk.” If you like to chat on the phone, buy a
   portable one so you don’t need to sit still.

•  Watch an exercise video rather than a movie. Work out
   with the video as a leisure-time activity.