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Please share a tip in the form of a haiku on exercising more.

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Dr. Shiroko Sokitch answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

When: When you're doing a sitting task for a long time, get up and do some jumping jacks.

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Even: Even walking can be hard if you have bad joints/overweight etc. Try walking in the pool.

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Dr. Carmen Kavali answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Add: Add your workout to your weekly calendar. Making time for working out makes it less "optional".

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Dr. Steve Martinez answered

Specializes in Breast Surgery

Avoid: Avoid burn-out by taking a day off from exercising at least once per week.

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Dr. Carmen Kavali answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Bored: Bored in your workout routine? Find some new classes to try out. Zumba? Crossfit? Bootcamp? Barre?

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Dr. Maziar Rezvani answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Briskly: Briskly walk ten minutes in one direction and then walk back.

Answered 5/14/2016

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Eat,: Eat, breathe and relax, then move. Eat-pray-move every 3 hours for health and longevity.

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Get: Get everything ready to go in the evening so it's ready for your morning exercise.

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Dr. Carmen Kavali answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Make: Make a "workout date" with a friend, so you're less likely to skip out on the workout.

Answered 3/16/2013

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Dr. John Thaler answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Pick: Pick something that can be fun. Group basketball, tennis, swimming.

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Put: Put your gym clothes on when you get up in the morning.

Answered 3/16/2013

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Dr. Carmen Kavali answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Short: Short workouts are just as useful for building health as longer workouts, so just get out there!

Answered 3/25/2022

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Dr. Michael Rothman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Sprint: Sprint interval training can give you a great workout in less than 15 minutes.

Answered 3/25/2022

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Stock: Stock your trunk with workout clothes, a water bottle, protein bars, a gym bag and shoes.

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Try: Try new things. Find ways to make exercising fun.

Answered 3/16/2013

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Dr. Carmen Kavali answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Work: Work out first thing in the morning, when you have nothing else you have to do.

Answered 3/25/2022

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Dr. Steven Charlap answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

If: If you are busy, exercise for 5 minutes every hour by walking, taking steps, jumping jacks.

Answered 3/16/2013

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A new TipTap: Move, race, feel the flow; your body awakens now; strive, push, be, alive.

Answered 6/2/2014

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Dr. Suzanne Fiala answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Life: Life is dynamic; keep moving as water flows; don't become stagnant.

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Dr. Suzanne Fiala answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Don't: Don't look for that closest parking spot. Park farther away from the office or store on purpose!

Answered 3/16/2013

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Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewis answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Walking: Walking or swimming; done every day can drop; extra pounds away.

Answered 5/10/2016

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Dr. Scott Kramer answered

Specializes in Gynecology

High: High intensity interval training is most efficient fat burning exercise with "after-burn" benefit.

Answered 6/22/2016

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Exercise: Exercise more by exercising less. Overtraining hurts your body. Higher intensity-less time!

Answered 9/17/2016

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Dr. Daniel Lebowitz answered

Specializes in Anti-Aging Medicine

Use: Use stairs instead of the elevator. Park far away from the building so you have to walk.

Answered 3/26/2018

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Dr. Randolph Todd answered

Specializes in Endodontics

Exercise: Exercise must be convenient, make it part of your daily activity - walk more.

Answered 4/11/2017

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Dr. Jeffrey Wint answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Start: Start out slow and ease; into a regular time; warm up and cool down.

Answered 3/16/2013

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Dr. William Harris answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Take: Take an umbrella with you for walking: if a scary dog comes your way, open it toward the dog!

Answered 3/16/2013

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Dr. Mark Galland answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

To: To help ease the aches & pains of sitting @ a desk all day, make stretching a part of your lunch.

Answered 3/16/2013

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Dreams: Dreams of health and strength; they are yours for the taking; cost half hour each day!

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Enjoy: Enjoy your sporting activities. Exercise should be play, not work! you "want" pleasure from exercise!

Answered 3/16/2013

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Pulse: Pulse oximeters have become inexpensive and can be used to monitor your pulse rate!

Answered 3/16/2013

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Dr. Mark Galland answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Placing: Placing a heel lift in your shoe can help relieve achilles tendon/ gastrocnemius (calf) pain.

Answered 3/16/2013

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

When: When you drive to the store -don't opt for the closest parking space. Park further out to walk more.

Answered 3/16/2013

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Carry: Carry a hand grip. Put a chin-up bar at work. Have a mat to do sittups and pushups. Carry barbells!

Answered 3/16/2013

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

When: When on trips, isometric exercises are quick and effective!

Answered 3/3/2018

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Sitting: Sitting negates exercise; get up and move; you will be healthier!

Answered 3/18/2013

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Here's: Here's two to try: forego the elevator & take the stairs; park your car away from the door & walk.

Answered 3/16/2013

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Dr. Nazhat Sharma answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Don't: Don't stand still when listening to music. Step to the tune.

Answered 3/16/2013

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Dr. Amy Friedman answered

Specializes in Transplant Surgery

No: No matter what age; move your bones, joints and breathe deep; and you may find peace.

Answered 12/18/2017

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Dr. Amy Friedman answered

Specializes in Transplant Surgery

Take: Take the long route instead of the short one. Use the stairs, not the elevator. Park far away!

Answered 6/5/2017

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Keep: Keep weights/barbels under our desk for easy access.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Replace: Replace a few emails with a real conversation. Walk to your colleague's desk.

Answered 12/28/2015

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Take the stairs: Take the stairs instead of the elevator.

Answered 3/29/2013

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Park: Park further away from your usual parking spot wherever you are going.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Steven Charlap answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Spread: Spread your moderately-intense exercise over the course of a day for optimal health benefits.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Jimmy Bowen answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Use: Use stairs, park away from buildings and walk, get up and down from chairs without using arms.

Answered 12/5/2017

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Don't: Don't look for the closest parking spot. Park at a distance and jog or walk briskly to the entrance.

Answered 3/29/2013

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Ignore: If you have an option for elevator or stairs- take the stairs.

Answered 12/31/2017

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Dr. Sophie Duriez answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Instead: Instead of taking the elevator up or down, take the stairs. The more stories, the better!

Answered 5/10/2016

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During: During the commercials go up and down the stairs or walk around.

Answered 7/22/2017

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Neck: Neck range of motion exercises can be done while seated. Chin up, down, to the shoulders, repeat.

Answered 3/28/2013

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Water: Water aerobics is a good transitional exercise approach following an injury.

Answered 11/11/2015

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When: When staying in a hotel, make yourself use the stairs instead of the elevator (both up and down).

Answered 12/26/2017

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Dr. Travis Kidner answered

Specializes in Surgical Oncology

Working: Working out with a trainer once a week enables you to learn new tricks and keeps your routine fresh.

Answered 12/11/2018

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Dr. Travis Kidner answered

Specializes in Surgical Oncology

Weighing: Weighing yourself everyday at the same time enables you to better monitor your weight.

Answered 6/10/2016

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Dr. Travis Kidner answered

Specializes in Surgical Oncology

Set: Set goals and write them down. Monitoring your progress can create motivation.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Joseph Mele answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Trade: Trade in 30 minutes of screen time (tv, computer, smart-phone) for exercise.

Answered 8/9/2017

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Dr. Joseph Mele answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Consider: Consider a piece of exercise equipment for home use. You can't beat the convenience.

Answered 2/1/2017

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Dr. Joseph Mele answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Make: Make tv time productive. Exercise while watching. Home equipment can help, and the time flies by.

Answered 7/5/2016

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Dr. Joseph Mele answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Set: Set goals, and reward yourself for reaching them with fitness-enhancing rewards.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewis answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

When: When walking, add wrist & ankle weights for greater resistance, more calories burned.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Start: Start with just getting dressed for exercise, then do it!

Answered 4/20/2018

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Dr. Joseph Mele answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Mix: Mix it up. The same excercise gets boring and loses its effectiveness.

Answered 1/21/2018

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Trying: Trying a variety of activities keeps it interesting and uses different muscles.

Answered 2/21/2017

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When: When shopping, make yourself park in the spot furthest from the store.

Answered 3/29/2013

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Dr. Joseph Mele answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Some: Some seditary activities can be combined with exercise. Two birds, one stone.

Answered 3/29/2013

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Dr. Joseph Mele answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Make: Make an appointment with a personal trainer. It can be a great kickstart.

Answered 3/29/2013

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Dr. Joseph Mele answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Use: Use the stairs whenever practical.

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Dr. Joseph Mele answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Make: Make exercise fun. Either the activity, or the people you exercise with must be fun.

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Try: Try mixing squats with household tasks like dishwashing. 5 squats every plate. Use counter for support.

Answered 1/11/2016

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Exercise: Exercise in the morning if possible. It will keep you burning calories throughout the day.

Answered 11/8/2015

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Three: Three hours a week of exercise: 1 hour three times a week, 1/2 hour daily or two 15 minutes sessions daily.

Answered 12/18/2017

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Circuit: Circuit weight training combines cardio with resistance & gets results with minimal time: 3x 45m/wk!

Answered 8/2/2016

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Park: Park your car in the parking lot as far as you can from the entrance so that you can walk more.

Answered 3/14/2017

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Dr. Ihab Ibrahim answered

Specializes in Pain Management

When: When stepping, step a little higher with your thigh and push off with your calf more than usual.

Answered 11/11/2017

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Dr. Joseph Accurso answered

Specializes in Radiology

Take: Take the stairs instead of the elevator, stand instead of sitting, walk whenever possible.

Answered 8/12/2015

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Dr. Thomas Wright answered

Specializes in Phlebology

Everyone: Everyone's unique. Many people are motivated by social cues, some health goals. Find your motivation.

Answered 12/6/2016

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Dr. Thomas Wright answered

Specializes in Phlebology

Listening: Listening to a lively, interesting podcast or language lesson can make workouts work the brain too.

Answered 5/29/2016

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Dr. Thomas Wright answered

Specializes in Phlebology

Each: Each minute of high intensity exercise was linked to .O7 reduced risk of obesity.Each minute counts!

Answered 12/16/2013

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Dr. Thomas Wright answered

Specializes in Phlebology

Take: Take the stairs! even short bouts[a minute or two] of relatively intense exercise reduce obesity.

Answered 9/6/2013

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Dr. Harold Peltan answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Work: Work out with a friend to help you stay motivated.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Harold Peltan answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Do: Do your favorite exercise last in your workout -as a reward to yourself for getting through the rest.

Answered 5/8/2016

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Dr. Harold Peltan answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Lay: Lay out your workout clothes a day ahead of time. You won't lose any precious workout time searching.

Answered 5/8/2016

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Dr. Harold Peltan answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Keep: Keep a written record of your exercise progress. It will keep you going!

Answered 5/8/2016

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Dr. Harold Peltan answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Joining: Joining an exercise class can get you started and help keep you going.

Answered 5/8/2016

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Dr. Elden Rand answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Keep: Keep an exercise log book to help motivate yourself and keep track of your improvement.

Answered 9/26/2013

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Dr. Scott Shapiro answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

Having: Having an exercise buddy will keep you accountable and will allow you to help someone else.

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