9 tips on how to make exercise an easy part of your daily routine

For those struggling to find the time to fit in a workout Dr. Irvin Sulapas, assistant professor of family and community medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, has some expert advice.

"I always tell my patients any time you can get up and move is the best time to work out. It doesn't matter if it's in the morning, middle of the day or at night."

"The American College of Sports Medicine recommends exercising at minimum 150 minutes per week, but you can spread that out however you want — 30 minutes five times a week or an hour three times a week."

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To help you hit these targets and get moving more every day Sulapas offers the following tips:

As well as exercising, eating a nutritious diet is also an important part of a healthy daily lifestyle. Sulapas recommends having small, frequent meals and having healthy snacks such as yogurt, fruit and peanuts which can stave off hunger and improve weight loss.

Stay hydrated whenever you exercise. When exercising you exert a lot of energy and staying hydrated can prevent injuries, cramping, early fatigue, and the possibility of fainting.

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