Take a stance against the rising costs of healthcare.

Are you an American adult who does not get enough physical activity? Currently 50 percent of adults are not moving enough and as a severe consequence chronic conditions with obesity, type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke and depression are on the rise.
Are your children as inactive as you and are they at risk for one of these conditions?

Doctor visits, medication, time, and even gas all adds up in order to deal with these problems. However for such a complex issue, there is a simple answer. The cost is significantly lower and can take a lot less time.

The US Department of Health and Human Services recommends 2 and half hours a week of physical activity. You can break this up however you want whether it is 30 minute segments or even multiple 10-15 minute segments. Still seem too demanding on your time? Step up the intensity and you can accomplish more in less time. Either spend more time doing moderate work with fast walking and yard work or step it up with higher heart rate activates such as running and take less time.

An investment with minimal costs will yield priceless benefits. Active living not only helps you live longer but also improves your quality of life as you age. Relieving stress, minimizing anxious and depressing feelings, improving your self-esteem is only the beginning.

Remember those drives to the doctor, picking up prescriptions, sitting in the waiting room, with positive health changes these pastimes can all become a distant memory. Exercise will reduce the risk of chronic conditions by maintaining a healthy weight, building and strengthening muscles, and building your endurance.

Start a new activity or return to an old favorite. Play tennis with friend or find a group to shoot hoops. How is your yard looking? Take the steps now and reap the benefits today.
What are you doing to get activity in everyday? Have any creative tricks?