sport-and-exercise > the-benefits-of-activity-and-exercise

a general guide, you should be able to hold a conversation but not be able to sing while you are exercising. Try to remember any amount of exercise is beneficial. You may want to start by using the stairs instead of the escalator or going for a 5 or 10 minute walk. As being active becomes easier you may increase the time and intensity of what you are doing.

Exercise with a friend - It may be helpful and more fun if you exercise with a friend. You may like to walk together, go for a run or a swim. Having someone else may help to motivate you. It may also be a way to catch up.

If possible make it part of your routine - Sometimes with all the stuff we do it is easy to miss out on doing something active. It may be helpful to set aside a time in the day for exercising. Before or after dinner or before school or work may be a good time. Walking to school or work instead of catching the bus may be a good way to make it part of your day.

Try to make it fun - Being active shouldn't be a chore and choosing something you enjoy may make exercising fun. You may want to kick a football with friends, have a hit of tennis, go for a walk with music or take the dog for a walk. Playing a team sport may also mean you meet new people while also being active.

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