These days people live busy lives. Demanding work schedules, children and other obligations take up much of our time. When you do find free time do you really want to use it exercising? For most people the answer is no. So how can you stay in shape without spending hours in the gym? You can simply add more exercise to your daily life. Its that simple. Here are five ways to add exercise to your life.

Use your car less
This is the best way to add exercise to your life. How many times do you get in your car only to drive around the corner. Instead of using your car for short trips ride a bike or walk. Your trip probably will not even take any longer since you will not have to fight traffic or search for a parking spot.

Take a parking spot further back
If you must take your car, choose a parking spot closer to the back of the lot. The few extra feet you have to walk will add up and your car will be less likely to get door dings

Use the stairs
Instead of taking the escalator, use the stairs. It doesn't take much longer and stair climbing is one of the best ways to build leg muscle. Its amazing how popular stair climbers are at the gym but at the mall the stairs are almost always empty.

Go for a walk at lunch
After you finish eating your lunch, spend the rest of your lunch hour walking. It doesn't matter if you take a walk in the park or simply walk around your office building. The exercise will revive you and help your food settle.

Play outdoor games,
When the family gets together, play games outdoors instead of sitting inside playing board games or watching tv. Play a game of horseshoes, badminton or just kick a soccer ball around. You'll have more fun spending quality time with your family.

As you can see, it is easy to add exercise to your life but most people simply do not put forth the effort. Take the initiative and put these simple tips into effect and you should be pleasantly surprised when you start seeing your waistline shrink.