While you might want to exercise more, it’s true that being busy can make it more difficult. However, for many of us, there are pockets of time during the day that we could use more productively. Get in the habit of recognizing an opportunity for exercise when you see one.

Here are some ideas:

• Take a walk around the block during your lunch break.
• If your workplace is close enough, walk or cycle to work instead of driving or catching the bus or train.
• Get off the train or bus one or two stops before your regular stop and walk the extra distance.
• If you drive to work, park the car a 5 to 10 minute walk away.
• Either start your working day with a walk by getting up half an hour earlier or finish your working day with a walk as soon as you arrive home.
• Treat grocery shopping or going to the mall as an opportunity for exercising. Walk a little farther for some extra window shopping!
• Use the stairs instead of the elevator.