Tips for increasing physical activity
Choose activities that you enjoy and can do regularly. Fitting activity into a daily routine can be easy—such as taking a brisk 10 minute walk to and from the parking lot, bus stop, or subway station Make sure to do at least 10 minutes of the activity at a time, shorter bursts of activity will not have the same health benefits. Choose activities that you enjoy and can do regularly. Fitting activity into a daily routine can be easy—such as taking a brisk 10 minute walk to and from the parking lot, bus stop, or subway station. To be ready anytime, keep some comfortable clothes and a pair of walking or running shoes in the car or in your bag.
More ways to increase physical activity
- Recruit a partner for support and encouragement.
- Walk, or bike more, and drive less.
- Do stretches, exercises, while watching TV
- Dance to favorite music.
- Work out to an exercise video.
Have fun while being active!
Source: http://www.mypyramid.gov/pyramid/physical_activity_tips.html
