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About getting activeIt’s so easy to put exercise and activity to the bottom of your long to-do list. But being active is one of the most important things you can do, each day if you can, for good health. While you may not be able to reduce time for other commitments, you might try to squeeze short bursts of activity into your busy life. Every bit helps. You’re likely to have more success at including exercise into your life if you:
Remember, any exercise is better than none, and you can make it quick and easy if that’s all the time you have. By making time for activity everyday you’ll be setting yourself up for better long-term health. Benefits of getting activeBeing active provides so many benefits. It can:
An added bonus is that being happier and healthier can save you time and money in the long run, by reducing potential medical costs and leave from work, for instance. How to fit activity into your lifeNot everyone has a routine. Every day can be different. You might have a block of time on some days for exercise, but on other days it might be short and when you can fit it in. Whatever the day brings, here are some suggestions you can try. Exercise in a block sessionPerhaps you prefer the idea of a half-hour or hour-long exercise session rather than exercising when you’ve got time. If so, you need to be organised, especially if you’re working around family commitments and other activities. Consider these tips.
Exercise throughout the dayWhen scheduled exercise or block sessions are impossible to achieve, you can try these tips to squeeze in 5 to 30 minute blocks without messing up your day.
Not all tips will work for everyone, so choose a few things that you know will suit your body and your routine. If you’re still not sure about what to do, you could watch some YouTube for inspiration! What kind of busy are you?Busy parentsJuggling exercise and kids can be tricky. But you can do it with some help. Try these great ideas to get active together.
Busy at workYou may think your work is very sedentary, but you can change that. Try these ideas to get more active at work.
Try to embrace activity. Being busy doesn’t have to get in the way of good health. It might just be an excuse. Remember
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