How to improve your mental health using physical activity

5. Move more at home

Home is a fantastic place for rest, but this can mean it’s one of the places you move the least. Long periods of inactivity can increase your risk of depression, dementia, weight gain, diabetes and other health and mental health conditions.^16-19 So, moving more at home is important for your health.

One of the easiest ways to reduce long periods of inactivity at home is by incorporating physical activity into everyday tasks, such as:

1. Breaking up your evenings with an after-dinner walk
2. Getting a standing desk, so you can stand while working
3. Doing daily stretches while sitting at your desk
4. Getting up and walking around once every hour 

For two more tips on how to get physically active, check out our guide.