1. Start small and build-up

Aim to make physical activity part of your daily life rather than doing intense exercise for short periods each week. It’s better to build up to longer, more frequent sessions that are easier to maintain over time. Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity (such as brisk walking, swimming, or cycling) on most days of the week. If you do shorter sessions, try to do them more frequently.

2. Be active every day

Be physically active in as many ways as possible and aim to get a balance of at least 60 minutes’ aerobic and 30 minutes’ muscle-strengthening physical activity every day.

Cycling and gardening are examples of moderate-intensity activities that can be done at home. If you take a dog for a walk, that counts as your daily 30 minutes of exercise.

3. Challenge yourself

Try to do some strength or resistance training exercises such as push-ups, lunges, and squats about three times a week. These exercises help you to maintain and build muscle mass, which is particularly important for maintaining weight loss in older adults.

4. Try activity trackers

Activity trackers such as Fitbits can encourage people to set achievable goals, stay motivated, and make positive changes. They provide feedback on progress and remind people when they haven’t done enough.

5. Find a buddy

Having someone to exercise with can make it more fun and help you stay motivated, so why not give it a go? Exercise partners don’t have to be exercise experts – just someone who has similar goals and is willing to share tips along the way. The internet also allows us to research and find people to exercise with who are near us, which is particularly helpful for those living in regional or remote areas.

6. Watch your alcohol intake

Alcohol can increase the amount of energy we need, but decrease our motivation and ability to get physical activity. If you do drink alcohol regularly, try to substitute some drinks with water and/or lower-calorie drinks (such as light beer, wine, or spirits)

7. Don’t forget your brain

Physical activity is good for thinking skills and memory, so it can support learning. And exercise may help reduce stress levels which can affect our thoughts and behaviors.

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