You burn twice as many calories walking at a moderate pace than you do sitting in a chair. Every movement counts toward burning calories and increasing fitness. Here are some ways to add activity to your daily routine:

* Walk around the block 10 minutes before your favorite TV program.
* Walk to a place you used to drive.
* Walk your children to the bus stop.
* Mop the kitchen floor once a week.
* Scrub the shower walls twice a month.
* Rearrange the furniture around the house.
* When you are at a mall, walk to the far end before returning to your car.
* Cut the grass.
* Play an outdoor sport with your children.
* Sweep the driveway once a week.
* Stand or pace while talking on the phone.
* Go up and down the stairs in your home one extra time.
* Read a magazine while standing for 10 minutes.
* During TV commercials, walk from room to room.

You're probably doing many of these activities--keep on doing them. Teach yourself to become an active person. Every little bit of exercise moves you to a healthier lifestyle. For some fun, check out