FEATURE: Five Ways to Set Up Your House To Help You Move More Naturally

Written by Kathryn Savage

Exercise is great for our health and walking after you eat is wonderful for healthy digestion. So how can we design a home that incorporates ways to move more naturally?

Get rid of the remote.
It may sound silly, but toss the remote and get up and change the dial when you watch TV. Better yet, cancel cable, and watch less TV. Take an evening walk, or read in bed and get a good nights rest instead.

Take the stairs.
I used to live in a fourth floor walk up in Brooklyn. A girlfriend lived in a seven story walk up. She didn’t need to squat or lunge, getting the mail was a workout! Next time you shop, visit the office, run in the park, find a pair of stairs and take them! Certainly avoid elevators at all costs!

Garden.
Plant a garden and get busy! It’s a great way to unwind, and break a sweat at the same time! All those great flowers and yummy vegetables aren’t going to harvest themselves!

Get rid of the garage door opener.
Better yet, get rid of the car! Buy a bicycle and use it more often than your car. Save on gas and save the environment!

Cook!
Skip the take out and get busy in the kitchen! Trying a new recipe, whipping your own whip cream, mincing and dicing and canning relishes and chutneys really is work! I know it might not sound like much, but cooking is a great activity that really gets you moving!

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