Why exercise? It makes you feel good, promotes good health, helps weight loss and reduces risk of developing life threatening diseases.
You should ask your doctor’s advice before starting any kind of exercise program, especially if you haven’t done much exercise for a while, are overweight or have had a recent illness or injury. At the very least, have your weight, pulse and blood pressure checked, and get your doctor's approval for the sort of program you have in mind.
Did you know? The amount of exercise has a direct effect on your health and as well the well you look. Calories in = Calories out! Burn off what you eat and you won't put on weight.
Getting started means making just a few small changes to your daily routine which, when added together, start to have a positive effect on your health, your looks and the way you feel.
Here are some suggestions to get things moving…
Don’t just jump out of bed one morning and start running
Exercising on your own requires huge self-discipline. Make it easier for yourself by finding a friend or
neighbour to exercise with. This could be arranging to go for a walk a few times a week or, if you have a dog, meeting up with other dog walkers.
Alternatively, or in addition, join an exercise class that is right for you: swimming, bowls, badminton, whatever you most enjoy. But don't allow yourself to be pushed into something that is too strenuous too soon.
You should ask your doctor’s advice before starting any kind of exercise program, especially if you haven’t done much exercise for a while, are overweight or have had a recent illness or injury. At the very least, have your weight, pulse and blood pressure checked, and get your doctor's approval for the sort of program you have in mind.
Did you know? The amount of exercise has a direct effect on your health and as well the well you look. Calories in = Calories out! Burn off what you eat and you won't put on weight.
Getting started means making just a few small changes to your daily routine which, when added together, start to have a positive effect on your health, your looks and the way you feel.
Here are some suggestions to get things moving…
- Climbing stairs is good for your cardiovascular system, and descending the stairs, with its harder impact, helps preserve bone strength.
- Avoid lifts unless you’re going higher than the 3rd floor (or more if you’re fit) or carrying something awkward or heavy.
- Just jumping 30 times a day will make your bones stronger. But don’t do it cold; warm up til you break a light sweat, then jump away. You need two things: a soft surface to land and your doctor’s ok.
Don’t just jump out of bed one morning and start running
- Sit down and make a realistic plan, consider what you do already. Use a diary to make a note of the details.
- Adopt a gradual approach: set mini goals to help achieve your ultimate goal. e.g. Week 1, two sessions. Week 2, three sessions. And so on.
- Plan to review your progress after (e.g.) one month
- DofH recommend at least 30 mins of moderate physical activity at least 5 times a week and can include 3×10 minute chunks of activity. This includes gardening and house work, so ironing and vacuuming can get you fit!
- Whatever you choose to do ensure you have the right equipment for your safety and comfort
Exercising on your own requires huge self-discipline. Make it easier for yourself by finding a friend or
neighbour to exercise with. This could be arranging to go for a walk a few times a week or, if you have a dog, meeting up with other dog walkers.
Alternatively, or in addition, join an exercise class that is right for you: swimming, bowls, badminton, whatever you most enjoy. But don't allow yourself to be pushed into something that is too strenuous too soon.
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