• 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

• Make some joint goals with family and friends, get others involved!

• Try to choose exercise and activities which make you feel energised - try a range of different activities rather than just concentrating on one. By doing a variety it will keep you motivated and be fun!

• Decide if you would like to exercise inside or outside, in a group, with friends or family. There are lots of different activities that you can take part in to suit your needs.

• Why not set yourself a challenge - take part in one of the many charity events lor ocal events that are due to take place over the next few months. There is going to be a Sport Relief Mile in each district in March that you and your friends and family can aim to do. There will be lots of options which will be listed on the events pages here..

• Aim to increase your daily activity slowly and build up to at least 30 minutes a day. Remember you can find a range of activities to take part in here on the Active Derbyshire website

• Last of all Make it FUN! Getting hot and sweaty is normal and listen to your body – if you don’t feel good have a rest day – if you do feel good – challenge yourself.

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