Creating Healthier Habits

Morning Coffee

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One of the most popular beverages today is coffee, and that first cup of the day can be a great way to get started. Many people crave that cup and wait impatiently for it. For those seeking changes in their own lifestyle, waiting for that beverage to brew could offer them a unique opportunity to make a positive lifestyle change.

Most people keep their coffee maker in the kitchen, and the counters are at a suitable height for work. They can also be at a suitable height for doing a few push-ups as the coffee brews and drips. This may not seem like a major lifestyle change, but it can be one small step into a healthier life. Doing it every morning while waiting for the coffee to brew can become part of a regular exercise routine.

Push-ups are a good way to help tone muscles, and they require no additional equipment. This alone makes them a good option for that first exercise of the day. It may be a small change that leads to larger ones, but the important part of it is to establish a normal routine.

Fitting exercise into the day does not have to mean walking up hundreds of steps instead of taking the express elevator. It can be a few small exercises that get the body moving and tone the muscles. Making it into a routine will normalize it has a positive habit.