Studies have shown that while almost all Americans believe that exercise contributes to good health, most also believe that current culture poses steep barriers to getting regular exercise. Yet other surveys reveal that American households watch an average of eight hours of TV each day. Something doesn’t compute!

Once you've decided to make exercise an important part of your daily life, you may find all sorts of ways to fit it into your busy schedule.

Tend a garden
Numerous studies show that gardening and yardwork count as excellent exercise.

Train with your dog
Dogs' love of play and movement can make them great training partners to help keep up your motivation to walk, run, hike, play Frisbee. This fact sheet offers workout tips for both you and your dog.

Walk or ride a bike to work
Walking or bicycling to work or to run errands burns calories, saves fossil fuels reduces air pollution, Walking and biking also lend themselves to  family activities, exercising with a group or a buddy.

Get active with your kids
Most parents crave quality time with their children. "Activate" some of that time with some of these suggestions