Do One Small Thing
Making small, simple changes in your
everyday life can help make a big difference in the health of your heart.
So, if you're feeling stressed, sluggish,
or don't have a lot of time to exercise, try to just do One Small Thing each
day to be kind to your heart. Before you know it, that One Small Thing may turn
into two, three or four!
1. Trade the electric mower for a
push mower.
2. Flex your abs when you stand in
line or sit in a chair.
3. Focus on breathing deeply and steadily
when exercising to maximize your workout.
4. Speed walk to the bus stop or to
the store.
5. Try paddling a canoe at the lake.
6. Walk around while you talk on the
phone.
7. Set your computer or phone to remind
you to exercise.
8. Take a golf clinic to improve your
swing.
9. Get light hand or ankle weights
to boost lunges, squats or sit-ups.
10. Play catch with the kids in the
back yard.
11. Dance around the house.
12. Take a mom-and-tot exercise class.
13. Book a weekly family night with
active games instead of board games.
14. Get a mini trampoline and use
it.
15. Put a fun sticker on your calendar
each day that you do One Small Thing to love your heart, and try to fill the
entire month.
Want to get more ideas for exercise,
nutrition and stress reduction? Eager to share your own One Small Thing with
others? You can — plus watch a weekly inspirational video series following
one woman's quest to live a heart healthier lifestyle — all at loveyourheart.ca.