If you’re gonna sit, spend some time perching, maintaining an S curvature of the spine, not a C. Stools are much better for posture than chairs, and they promote a healthier and more active posture which not only increases the blood flow and oxygen going to your brain but also keeps your organs in shape.

Microwave Moves. If food is heating, then so are you. Time to show it your moves. Or walk laps. Move it to lose it.

Try a couch to 5k app or just a commitment to walk around your block at a certain time each day, even when you don't feel like it. A big reason we don't bother starting is the fear that it will be too hard. Instead, the goal is to just start, since starting is the hardest part!

Hunt out gifts first, then double back to actually buy the gifts (get more steps and practice delayed gratification)!

Stand up or lift light weights or march in place during TV commercials

Lawn bowling to Croquet

Grab a camera and go on an awe walk strictly with the goal to capture good photos, not for the exercise.

Go window shopping

Go Fishing

Be a tourist in a new, nearby neighborhood and just explore!

Visit a local botanical garden for home inspiration

Do a self-paced audio walking tour

Meetup with a local URBANSKETCHERS Group

Create an insiders guide for friends who may visit, by walking your own town as if you're a tour guide, preparing your shtick.

FREE AUDIOBOOKS VIA YOUR LIBRARY! It's like having a conversation with a friend, and you can't wait to hear what happens next. The key: You only get to listen if you're walking.

Did you know you can get a library card without even visiting your local library? Visit their website, and see how to apply for your card. It take minutes. Once you have your digital library card number and pin, download either of these apps onto your SMARTPHONE: the free "libby" app or the "hoopla digital" app, depending on which your local library uses. Then login to whichever of those apps your library uses, using your library number and pin, and choose your free audiobook of choice. Start walkin'