Making the transition from knowing you need to be more active to becoming an active person can be difficult. Here are six ways make activity part of your life:
1. Start your day with exercise. The later in the day you schedule your activity the more likely something else (work, social function, etc.) will get in the way.
2. Set aside some space in your home for exercise or join a fitness center nearby to eliminate extra travel time to and from the club.
3. Seek guidance from a fitness professional that can help you start out right. After all, if you get injured you will become even more inactive and if you do not see much progress you may become discouraged.
4. Invite a friend to join you in your quest for greater health and fitness. A workout partner will help you both stay on track.
5. Build activity into your daily routine by walking more, taking the stairs instead of the elevator and playing recreational or competitive sports in your leisure time.
6. Exercising as little as 30 minutes a day (may be broken up into 10 minutes segments) will improve your health. Do not have an all or none attitude: remember some is better than none and more is better than some.
