Moving

Moving

Be active every day in as many ways as you can: Make a habit of walking or cycling instead of using the car.

Be active every day in as many ways as you can:

• Make a habit of walking or cycling instead of using the car
  
• Do things yourself instead of using labour saving devices
• Take the stairs instead of the lift and walk up escalators
• Get off the train or bus a stop earlier and walk the extra distance
• Do some work in your backyard or garden

Include the whole family - make activity part of your family lifestyle:

• Encourage your family to walk together regularly
• Organise a family picnic and enjoy some activities such as a game of cricket or a bushwalk
• Walk to your favourite local restaurant or cafe for lunch or dinner
• Take your dog for a walk

Many people find it motivating to exercise with friends or as part of a group:

• Organise to join a neighbour for a regular walk
• Join a local sporting club, leisure centre or gymnasium
• Get together colleagues at work and organise some lunchtime activities
• Meet a friend for a game of tennis

You are more likely to be committed if you schedule physical activity into your weekly routine.

• Think ahead and plan what activity you are going to do on each day of the week
• Think of the times that suit you to be active, whether it be in the morning, at lunchtime or in the evening
• Record your weekly activity plan in a diary or calendar
• Build an activity routine - before long it will come as naturally as getting out of bed