An active way of life is important for us all and becomes even more important as we grow older. Staying active is good for general fitness. It can be enjoyed alone or with friends and can be as cheap and convenient as you please. Whatever you do, the aim is for comfort and enjoyment while keeping active. Here are some helpful hints to help you get started and stay motivated.
1. Make a list of activities you might like to try. Get together with your friends and try different activities together - you're more likely to keep active when exercise is fun and you have people to share it with.
2. Try walking or cycling instead of being driven short distances. Encourage a parent or friend to go with you. The more the merrier!
3. Try to limit the time you spend watching TV, videos or DVD's, surfing the net or playing computer games, especially during the day and on weekends...there's so much you can do!
4. Take your dog for a walk, or offer to walk your neighbours or friends dog. You could make some extra money and keep active at the same time.
5. Challenge yourself to try something new. Look around your local clubs, youth centre and gyms and see what classes you would like to try. Kick-boxing, dancing, aerobics, diving, aqua aerobics, yoga, snorkelling, rowing, karate, water polo and gymnastics are all fun activities offered by many clubs.
6. Organise a family activity; a walk, bike ride, touch-footy game etc. Encourage family members or friends to take part. You could incorporate this with a healthy picnic lunch.
7. Be a daredevil and take the stairs instead of the lift. Once you're at the top you'll feel accomplished.
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