I may have overdone it on the pie at Thanksgiving. Okay, I pretty much overdid it on everything from November until now. I feel gross. Anyone else out there feeling gross? I need some physical activity in my life. I have exactly zero time to wait and zero dollars to start. Luckily, there are lots of options to get moving at home and around town. Here are some ideas based on where you live.

For information on activities by day, visit our Free Health Events Calendar.

Getting more physical activity can keep your heart healthier, your muscles stronger, your bowel movements more regular (Seriously.), boost your mood, and may even improve your memory and thinking skills. And if none of that motivates you, it also burns calories. Adding more physical activity in your life doesn't have to mean sweating away at the gym, or twisting yourself into a pretzel at a yoga studio. While those are still great ways to become more active, there are lots of other easy ways to get moving. Below are some activities you can do on a typical day (while also accomplishing other things!) to burn 100 calories*: 

Staying active can sometimes feel like just another thing on your to-do list, but here are a few ways to fit more fitness into your daily routine.

Pushing a stroller, shoveling snow, and washing a car are forms of physical activity, but because they require less effort than a playing a game of soccer, you'll need to put in more time. To burn around 150 calories, it would take*:

If you don't have time for pick up basketball, try doing a few chores around the house or taking the long way home when walking your dog. The easier the activity, the longer it will take to burn calories, so keep this in mind when considering ways to accomplish your New Year's Resolutions. For more ways to get active, take a look at our exercise tips, and let us know if you have any to add!

With the weekend just beginning, the last thing anyone wants to think about is Monday. But what if I told you your Mondays might actually be more relaxing than anything you've got planned?

That's right: if you live in the Meriden area and are looking for something to do with your Kindergarten, 1st or 2nd grader on a Monday night, then head to the Public Library for Yoga Storytime. Pairing basic yoga and movement with several books, the event is a staple at the Meriden Public Library. And if you can't make it this Monday? No worries, the event is held every Monday, so there are plenty of opportunities for the little learner in your life to get acquainted with their vowels and their "Tree Pose". 

WHAT: Yoga and Storytime for parent and child K-2nd grade - CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO.
WHERE: Meriden Public Library, MERIDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY, 105 Miller Street Meriden, CT 06450
WHEN: Monday nights at 6:30pm
​Contact phone: 203-640-6347  Register or drop in.