Have you ever noticed that thin people never sit still? Even when they do they are constantly fidgeting!
Small amounts of activity can make a big difference. For example, cycling just 15 minutes every day will save 11 pounds of potential weight gain every year!
Just 30 minutes a day of moderate physical activity will improve your health and wellbeing. To find out what classes as moderate activity see the link above.
There are many benefits to becoming more active including: a great sense of achievement, having more energy, sleeping better at night and reducing your stress levels. And when you feel better, you can enjoy life more and make the most of all sorts of social opportunities.
This is a great time of year to get active and try something new. There are lots of different activities across the County which you can have a go at and have fun.
If however you need a few ideas on staying active once you have started here are a few simple tips:
• Set yourself clear, specific and realistic goals – log in on the interactive section and set yourself some short term and longer term goals- try to make them measurable and adjust them if necessary
• Be active wherever you can be – try to walk rather than getting in the car, build activity in to your daily everyday activity
• To help you achieve your goals keep an online diary – you will find this helps keep you motivated, fascinating to see how you are getting on and gives you a focus
These are just a few tips for more ideas on staying active read on.....
To make sure that your first steps into activity are safe and enjoyable, we have put together some tips on how you can achieve this!
If you feel like there are obstacles stopping you from getting on with your fitness goals, we've got all the answers to get you on the right track! Once you get going you'll never look back!
Find out how to overcome some common excuses
If you want some inspiration and a few ideas on how to build some activity in to your life read on
