Studies show that regular exercise may lower the risk of a host of cancers, including colon, breast, and prostate cancers. Exercise does not have to be strenuous. Indeed, you can get the benefit from just 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise five or more days a week. For many people, looking for ways to work in activity during the day, rather than planning a formal exercise program, is the most effective way to achieve recommended levels of physical activity.
Consider the following ways to increase your activity level:
- Get on or off the bus one stop early and walk the rest of the way
- Take the stairs instead of the elevator or escalator
- When shopping, park the car in the far end of the parking lot
- Go dancing
- Work in the garden or mow your lawn
