Bad weather doesn't have to stop you from getting in your exercise! The next time the weather has you stuck inside, remember these fun ideas to be active at home.  

• Walk around your home. To pass the time, talk on the phone with friends or family or listen to music or audiobooks.
• Walk around an indoor public space. For example, you can walk the perimeter of a grocery store or inside a mall, or take the stairs instead of the elevator.  
• Try a free online exercise video. There are many free exercise tutorials online with various styles to try.  
• Put on music and have a dance party. This can be a fun activity for the whole family! Make sure you have enough space to move around freely.   
• Try circuit training. Circuit training is a simple way to work out at home. Just pick a few simple exercises, such as push-ups, jumping jacks, and planks and do them each for a short time, and then start over. The American Heart Association suggests, "Alternate cardio and strength exercises in short bursts of 30 seconds and 3 minutes, then repeat the circuit two to three times."  
• Do active household chores. Walk around while you put things away, vacuum, stand while folding laundry, dust on high and low shelves, etc.   
• Use items around your home to do strength-training activities. You can use soup cans as hand weights. Try a gallon jug of water or a bag of dog food for heavier options.  
• Stretch. Stretching is good for your muscles! Try touching your toes or doing hamstring stretches.  
• Jump rope. Jumping rope is a fun way to get your heart pumping!  
• Play a relay game. Create 4-5 stations with different activities. Try walking in place, jumping jacks, toe touches, push-ups, and more. Get the whole family involved and take turns picking out activities. Get a little competitive. Try a "Who Can Do the Most..." (jumping jacks, squats, push-ups, etc.) Challenge.

If you have a health problem or have not been active in a while, contact your healthcare provider to make sure it is safe for you to be more physically active.