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Choose something you like to do. Make sure it suits you physically, too. |
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Get a partner. |
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Vary your routine. You may be less likely to get bored or injured if you change your routine. Consider activities like dancing and bowling, and even chores like raking leaves. |
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Choose a comfortable time of day. Don’t work out too soon after eating. Wait until later in the day if you’re too stiff in the morning. |
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Stick to a regular time every day. |
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Put “physical activity” appointments on your calendar. |
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Don’t get discouraged. It can take weeks or months before you notice some of the changes from exercise. |
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Keep a daily log or diary of your activities. |
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Check your progress. Can you walk a certain distance faster now than when you began? |
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Forget “no pain, no gain.” You might feel some soreness, a slight discomfort, or a bit weary, but you should not feel pain. Stop if you hurt. |
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Make
physical activity fun. Find fun things to
do, like taking a walk through the zoo. Go
dancing or bowling. Learn how to do a new
activity. |
