<ul><li>Walk more: it's one of the easiest, most convenient activities you can do.</li><li>Stand up at work: Work is a place where many of us are sedentary for hours.</li><li>Fidget while you work: replace your chair with an exercise ball or take a break every couple of hours.</li><li>Get a dog: it will give you another reason to get out and get active.</li><li>Clean the house: it can incorporate a variety of muscle groups without you even realizing it.</li><li>Cook at home:  it burns more calories and usually causes you to consume fewer calories.</li><li>Trade drinking for dancing.</li><li>Sneak in exercise during TV time.</li></ul>

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<figure><img src="https://images.agoramedia.com/everydayhealth/gcms/pg-workout-without-the-gym-01-full.jpg?width=684"><figcaption>Like most Americans, you probably spend a lot of time sitting - in your car, at your desk, on the couch. Even if you balance out your time in the chair with trips to the gym, <a href="https://www.everydayhealth.com/cancer/1103/too-much-sitting-raises-odds-for-cancer.aspx">research</a> shows that too much sitting can up your risk of breast and colon cancers. <a href="https://www.everydayhealth.com/healthy-living/0816/too-much-tv-may-take-years-off-your-life.aspx">Another recent study</a> found that too much time parked in front of the TV may actually take years off your life.
Luckily, it's easy to counteract the negative effects of sitting by simply moving more. A study published in the February issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association found that moderate-to-intense physical activity in sedentary children improved the kids' waist circumference, blood sugar levels, cholesterol, and more across the board. In adults, research has found that being active can reduce your risk of colon cancer by 35 percent and <a href="https://www.everydayhealth.com/breast-cancer/guide/">breast cancer</a> by 25 percent, and it's never too late to make over your lifestyle.
If you're interested in boosting your health and trimming your waistline - no gym or expensive equipment required - here are eight simple ways to bake more activity into your day. Your health will thank you. 
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Staying constantly active has been shown to less cancer risk and help dieters maintain slim figures for the long term.

8 Ways to Stay Active All Day - Fitness Center - Everyday Health

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