To quote one of William Faulkner’s characters in Light in August, “My, my. A body does get around.” But too often today, unlike that character, people don’t.
Most people have read the facts about how exercise improves health, so take advantage of simple opportunities to move. Park at the back of the lot and walk. Do a cartwheel. Take the stairs. Dig in the garden. Play with your children. House clean. In some way, make movement a regular part of your day.