Set goals and write them down to keep track of your progress.
- Involve a family member or friend for support.
- Be realistic.
- Reward yourself when you have achieved your goals.
Keep it fun.
Schedule time in your diary or calendar to be active.
Aim to be active for at least 30 minutes a day.
- Start slow and gradually build up.
- If 30 minutes seems too much, break it up into smaller periods of time and slowly build up.
Be active in every way possible.
- Be active with friends and family.
- Try dancing, running, swimming, cycling or walking to be active.
- Sign-up for a walking group or start your own.
- Walk along a walking trail.
- Participate in team sports or organised group activity.
- Take the dog for a walk.
- Wash the car at home instead of a carwash.
Stay safe.
- Warm-up and cool down with by slowing your pace.
- Slip, slop, slap when outdoors.
- Wear comfortable shoes.
- Stay hydrated, drink plenty of water.
Get advice from an Accredited Exercise Physiologist.
Activity swap
Stand instead of sit.
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On public transport.
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To change the channel on the TV instead of the remote.
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Walk to the other room/office to talk to your family/friend instead of yelling/text message/email/calling.
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Stand whilst on the telephone.
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Shop at the store instead of online.
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Cook a meal rather than take-away.
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Play sport instead of watching sport.
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Meet friends for a walk or to be active instead of eating.
Tidy the house and get in the garden.
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Cleaning.
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Ironing.
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Vacuuming.
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Weeding.
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Digging.
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Mowing.
Walk to get the newspaper from the store instead of delivered.
Choose the car park further away.
Ride a bike or walk for short distances.
Take the stairs instead of the lifts.
Get off the bus on stop earlier and walk the rest of your journey.