I remember talking to one of the trainers at the 24 hour fitness gym I used to frequent in Seattle. He said that their busiest time of the year for them is January when all of those fresh resolutions are within everyone’s mind.

When I asked him how long this busy season lasts, he smirked a bit and said that they see a decline in gym use again in February. Then that decline slips even further once we enter March.

What if I told you that you don’t need a gym membership to start exercising on a regular basis? In 1913, the famed British author, George Trevelyan, was quoted to say that his two doctors are his left leg and his right leg. What does he mean by this?

The easiest way to add exercise into your daily life is to walk. Bear this in mind: less than 5,000 steps per day are considered sedentary. 10,000 or more steps taken per day are the basis of an active lifestyle. The easiest way to track how many steps you take is to wear a pedometer.

According to experts, (to read more, go here) the most optimal way to stay healthy is to simply make exercising for 30 minutes a couple times a week a priority.

To do this, simply walk for 30 minutes at least 3 times a week. If you’re time crunched, you could separate those 30 minutes into two 15 minute or three 30 minute walks throughout the day.