With winter now upon us and darkness falling sooner, it can be hard to find the time to exercise. But with a few tips for slipping exercise into your daily routine you’ll be able to get a little fitter with minimum of effort.

Walk more

Take some spare shoes to work, put them on at lunch time and power around the block. Or you can try getting off your bus a stop or two sooner. Or if you drive to and from work, make getting the mail a round-the-block event.

Clean more

Housework is a great burner of calories, and you’ll get a clean house as well. Changing sheets, vacuuming and hanging out laundry are all physical activities that will burn more calories.

Talk while standing

Try to make a conscious effort to stand or pace when you’re talking on the phone. It’s a mini cardio workout as you’re talking and moving about.

Deliver messages personally

Rather than phoning or emailing colleagues to give them messages, try walking to their desk and delivering the message personally instead. It will get you up and out of your chair as well as away from the computer screen for a few minutes.

While you will benefit from all these, scheduling regular exercise is highly recommended and could lower your risk of cardiovascular disease. Just remember to check with your doctor before starting any new exercise routine.

Source: Nine MSN Health