REV YOUR ENGINES: This week will focus on small steps toward fitness.

Small changes can be made in your daily routine to improve fitness. It doesn't have to be an "all or nothing" quest.

If you don't have a gym membership or you shudder at the thought of working out with weights, there are many alternates that can add up to a little more fitness everyday.

Here are a few small changes that won't turn you into an athlete but will help change your daily habits toward a healthier lifestyle:

• Upon waking (before you hit the shower) drop and do 10 push-ups or 10 squats to get your metabolism going
• Use the stairs instead of the escalators
• For public transit: get off 2 blocks sooner and walk the rest of the way
• If parking at your building: take a walk around the block before going up to work
• Instead of emailing or phoning co-workers, walk to their office and talk to them face to face 
• Do tummy contractions (yeah, that's right, pull in your gut) while standing in line
• Use the bathroom on another floor - take the stairs
• Take a walk after lunch - not only will you be getting a little exercise in, but you will also reduce your stress and come back to work feeling refreshed
• While on the telephone, stand and stretch
• If you love watching TV in the evenings - do push-ups and planks during commercials

It's not that hard to do, it just takes a little intention on your part.

ALL THE STEPS ADD UP - SO GET STARTED!