You don’t have to be gym-bound to exercise. Keeping your body moving is considered exercise. Physical movement increases blood circulation, burns calories, and helps maintain heart health. Take the stairs up instead of the elevator or get up and move around your office every 30 minutes.

A formal exercise routine is another healthy exercise habit to build. Regular exercise strengthens your muscles, reduces the risk of diabetes and heart disease, and helps manage weight. Choose something you’re comfortable with, whether it’s jogging outdoors, running on a treadmill, stair climbing on an elliptical machine, swimming, or aerobics.

Walking is a simple and quick way to relieve tension and stress. Taking a 30-minute early morning walk daily is a great way to boost your energy for the day. Following your lunch break or after work is fine if a morning walk routine isn’t practical. What matters is getting some form of exercise and mental relaxation on those walks.