Getting Started to Physical Activity

Thinking about adding physical activity to your life, but not sure how to get started ? It is the hardest part to start.
If you have not been active in some time, start at a comfortable level and add a little more activity as you go along. Some people find that getting active with a friend makes it easier to get started.

Is something holding your back ?

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Think about reasons why you have not been physically active. Then try to come up with some ways to get past what is keeping you from getting active.

Have you said to yourself.. ?

I haven’t been active in a very long time
– Choose something you like to do. Many people find walking helps them get started. Before you know it, you will be doing more each day.

I don’t have the time
– Start with 10-minute chunks of time a couple of days a week. Walk during a break. Dance in the living room to your favourite music. It all adds up.

It costs too much
– You don’t have to join a health club or buy expensive equipment to be active. Play tag with your kids. Walk for 10 minutes or more.

What can physical activity do for you?

You may have heard the good things you can gain from regular physical activity.

Check off which of these benefits you hope to get from active living :

1) Be healthier
2) Feel better about myself
3) Have less chance of becoming depressed
4) Sleep better at night
5) Help me look good
6) Be in shape
7) Get around better
8) Have stronger muscles and bones
9) Help me stay at or get to a healthy weight
10)Be with friends or meet new people
11) Enjoy myself and have fun

How much physical activity do you need each week?

Aerobic
– Adults should get at least 2 hours and 30 minutes each week of aerobic physical activity that requires moderate effort.
– You need to do this type of activity for at least 10 minutes at a time.

Strengthening
– Adults should also do strengthening activites at least 2 days a week.
– Strengthening activities include push-ups, sit-ups and ligting weights.

Source :- http://www.health.gov

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