The Physio Diary

Introduction Do you know that house chores can also be considered as exercises? Sweeping. Mopping. Washing. Cooking. Doing laundry. Cleaning. Carrying things around the house. You probably don't put on your workout clothes before doing any of these. But guess what? Your body is still moving. Your Everyday Movement Counts Understand this: When you are sweeping, you are standing, walking and repeatedly moving your arms. When you are mopping, you are reaching, pushing and pulling. When you are doing laundry, you are bending, lifting and carrying. When you are cleaning, you are moving between different positions and using different parts of your body. These may not look like a traditional workout, but they involve physical activity; and that matters. Sometimes, we think being physically active only means going to the gym, running or following a structured exercise programme. But movement happens in many forms throughout the day. Your everyday activities count too. Do You Th...