“One You” is a fantastic website offers top tips and helpful hints for the Great British public to help them loose weight, adopt health habits including taking more exercise. We really liked this list of incredibly practical tips on how to add exercise into your daily life and take advantage of every opportunity to get moving.
1. Get active in your community
Look for organised activities in your area, like dance classes or a walking group. Try your local leisure centre for ideas.
2. Track your progress
You’ll get a warm glow when you hit your daily target (even if it’s a brisk 10-minute walk!). Keep track with apps like Active 10.
3. Make a good habit
Use the alarm on your phone to set a reminder to get up and move every 30 minutes.
4. Stand up instead of sitting
Try standing when you can instead of sitting, even short periods will add up and improve your strength.
5. Get moving at lunchtime
Go get some fresh air and take the chance to unwind at the same time.
6. Reward yourself
Set yourself activity goals and rewards, like going for a long weekend walk (then treating yourself to a movie afterwards!).
7. Stay active with friends and family on the weekend
Walking is simple, free and one of the easiest ways to get more active. Instead of a coffee catch-up with friends, why not go for a walk?
8. Keep moving all day
Try standing up and moving during TV advert breaks or episodes to help you move more.
9. Take up a hobby
Taking up an active hobby such as gardening and DIY can be great for your wellbeing – it’s fun and you’re sprucing up your home at the same time!
10. Download ‘Couch to 5K’
One You’s free Couch to 5K app helps you get off the couch and running in just 9 weeks! Grab your trainers and download the app today.
Article taken in part from: www.nhs.uk/oneyou/
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