WINTER WARMER TIPS

• Each time an ad break comes on whilst watching TV, straighten your legs out in front of you five times each side.

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While turning up the heater or snuggling up with a blanket are obvious ways to keep warm, staying active can also be an effective strategy for fighting off the cold.

Being active doesn’t mean you have to put on your gym gear and break a sweat, there are many simple activities you can do at home that can help get your blood moving.

ECH Exercise Physiologist Bridget shares her low-impact exercises to help stay fit and warm throughout the winter months:

• Try walking up and down your hallway whilst you wait for the kettle to boil, see how many laps you can do.

• When you sit to eat a meal, try standing up and sitting back down five times before you settle to eat.

• If possible (and safe), go for a little walk each day! It may be to the letterbox and back, it may be all the way around the block, whatever works best for you.

Bridget says incorporating simple activities into your daily routine keeps the blood moving around your body, which keeps muscles strong and your body warm. Exercise is good for your heart and lungs and it’s also great for your brain. Moving around and being active can give you a mood boost, improve mental health and helps to improve thinking and memory.

Keeping fit and strong allows you to do more and stay independent for longer. ECH Exercise Physiologists help people stay active, so whether it’s running around after the grandchildren, mowing the lawn or just getting around the supermarket, they can help you achieve your fitness goals.

For more information, visit ech.asn. au/wellness/exercise-physiology