The Road To Longevity
"Healthy Lifestyle Made Easy"

Exercise is the way the body uses the calories supplied by the diet. Baalance your calorie intake to the amount of physical activity you partake in. Daily routines can contribute greatly to your exercise regimen. Don't be afraid to walk that extra block. Ifyour physical condition permits, use the stairs rather than the elevator. Plan on doing your yardwork and gardening rather than hiring the neighbor boy to do it while you sit and enjoy a beverage while watching television. Park the golf cart and carry your clubs. Enjoy a game of catch or croquet with the kids rather than being just a spectator. Everyday activities can contribute so much to your overall exercise so don't always look for the easiest way out. Do-it-yourself projects around the home can trim the pounds besides giving a sense of accomplishment. Local drives or annual vacations need not be the "windshield" variety. Get out and see whats in the canyon. Enjoy nature, give a lasting memory to your family, and keep trim at the same time. Every little bit helps-just do it. Just because you've had a relaxing day, that doesn't mean you need to indulge in a monsterous evening meal as though you'd been digging ditches all day. Gauge yourself accordingly. Eat smart, enjoy, and do all things in moderation.

Physical Activity in Your Daily Life

At Home	At The Office	At Play
Do housework yourself instead of hiring someone else to do it.	Brainstorm project ideas with a co-worker while taking a walk.	Plan family outings and vacations that include physical activity (hiking, backpacking, swimming, etc.)
Work in the garden or mow the grass. Using a riding mower doesn't count! Rake leaves, prune, dig and pick up trash.	Stand while talking on the phone.	See the sights in new cities by walking, jogging or bicycling.
Go out for a short walk before breakfast, after dinner or both! Start with 5-10 minutes and work up to 30.	Walk down the hall to speak with someone rather than using the telephone.	Make a date with a friend to enjoy your favorite physical activities. Do them regularly.
When walking, pick up the pace from leisurely to brisk. Choose a hilly route. When watching TV, sit up instead of lying on the sofa. Better yet, spend a few minutes pedaling on your stationary bicycle while watching TV. Throw way your video remote control. Instead of asking someone to bring you a drink, get up off the couch and get it yourself.	Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Or get off a few floors early and take the stairs the rest of the way.	Play your favorite music while exercising, something that motivates you.
Walk the dog.	Walk while waiting for the plane at the airport.	Dance with someone or by yourself. Take dance lessons. Hit the dance on fast numbers instead of the slow ones.
Park farther away at the shopping malland walk the extral distance. Wear your walking shoes and sneak in an extra lap or two around the mall.	Stay at hotels with fitness centers or swimming pools and use them while on business trips.	Join a recreational club that emphasizes physical activity.
Stretch to reach items in high places and squat or bend to look at items at floor level.	Take along a jump rope in your suitcase when you travel. Jump and do calisthenics in your hotel room.	At the beach, sit and watch the waves instead of lying flat. Better yet, get up and walk, run or fly a kite.
Keep exercise equipment repaired and use it!	Participate in or start a recreation league at your company.	When golfing, walk instead of using a cart
	Form a sports team to raise money for charity events.	Play singles tennis or racquetball instead of doubles.
Join a fitness center or Y near your job. Work out before or after work to avoid rush-hour traffic, or drop by for a noon workout.		At a picnic, join in on badminton or croquet depending on your physical condition.
Schedule exercise time on your business caledar and treat it as any other important appointment.		At the lake, rent a rowboat instead of a canoe.
Get off the bus a few blocks early and walk the rest of the way to work or home.
Walk around your building for a break during the work day or during lunch.