Try Jack Feet While You Wait
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Think about how often you wait for water to boil on the stove, for food to cook in the microwave, for the elevator doors to open, or for an ad to play before a show. If you added up all the time you spent waiting, how much time would it be?
Let’s put that wasted time to good use today. Instead of waiting idly, get your heart rate up by doing jack feet.
Jack feet is a simple jumping motion that’s similar to a jumping jack, but without the arm motions. Stand with your feet together, jump your feet apart, then hop them back together. Do this as many times as you can during the time you’re waiting. See if you can increase your heart rate, even slightly.
If you want to strengthen your heart muscle, keep your weight under control, and ward off artery damage from high cholesterol, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure — this is a simple, quick way to do it. Every little bit helps.
Want more inspiration and ideas? Explore other ways to sneak exercise into your day.
Did you get a chance do some physical activities in over the weekend? Share with us in our challenge update thread here, in our private Facebook group, or on Twitter, or Instagram and tag us with #healthynurse.
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Let’s put that wasted time to good use today. Instead of waiting idly, get your heart rate up by doing jack feet.
Jack feet is a simple jumping motion that’s similar to a jumping jack, but without the arm motions. Stand with your feet together, jump your feet apart, then hop them back together. Do this as many times as you can during the time you’re waiting. See if you can increase your heart rate, even slightly.
If you want to strengthen your heart muscle, keep your weight under control, and ward off artery damage from high cholesterol, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure — this is a simple, quick way to do it. Every little bit helps.
Want more inspiration and ideas? Explore other ways to sneak exercise into your day.
Did you get a chance do some physical activities in over the weekend? Share with us in our challenge update thread here, in our private Facebook group, or on Twitter, or Instagram and tag us with #healthynurse.
Like this post? Use the social media links on the left side of your page to share this with a nurse and invite them to join Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation!
Missed day 5? Catch up here. Join us on day 7.
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