Learn to love exercise

Hate working out? Fitness expert Mike Clark, DPT, shares 5 tips to work more physical activity into your day and stay in shape with "accidental exercise."

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Walk 10,000 steps a day. Start with buying a pedometer to track your steps. You can build up slowly by adding 250 steps a day

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until you reach 10,000. This daily goal will give you something to look forward to. [MUSIC PLAYING]

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Do you hate exercising? Then become an accidental exerciser. Make your home, office, and your environment your gym.

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All movement or physical activity can count for exercise. Try these tips. Walk 10,000 steps a day.

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Start with buying a pedometer to track your steps. You can build up slowly by adding 250 steps a day until you reach 10,000.

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This daily goal will give you something to look forward to. Take the stairs. Not only does this help you reach your 10,000 step goal,

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but it can get your heart rate up more than walking on flat ground or taking the elevator. Park far away.

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Most of us try to find the nearest parking spot for convenience. A far parking spot means more steps.

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Find an activity you love. Walking might get boring, so take a class. Try yoga, spin class, or dance.

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Go for a hike. Finally, work out in front of the TV. Try basic bodyweight exercises at home, like push ups,

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bridges, or lunges. Remember that getting active is an important part of your health, and all physical activity counts.