The next time you're out enjoying the fresh air and getting in some exercise, throw your body a curve ball. Walk at your normal pace for 5 minutes. Then stop and do 25 jumping jacks. You heard me—good, old fashioned, third grade gym class, jumping jacks. If your joints won't tolerate the jumping part, march in place and do the arms. Alternate between walking for a few minutes and the jumping jacks for the duration of the walk. You will get your heart rate up and burn extra calories along the way.

Brie Evans is a certified Wellness Coach and Personal Trainer. Brie can be reached at  CBCCwellness@zoominternet.net