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Set realistic goals
Make your first goals achievable, realistic and measureable so that you can be sure to reach them.
For example:
Weeks 1 and 2
At the beginning, aim to add a few minutes to your current level of activity. For example, add 10-15 minutes of physical activity to your daily routine over the next 2 weeks (you could take a walk during school or work lunch hour, take the dog for a walk or go for a walk with your boyfriend or girlfriend).
Weeks 3 and 4
Build on weeks 1 and 2, so that in weeks 3 and 4 you gradually add more minutes of activity to your day. You could be participating in up to 25-40 minutes of active time over the course of most days (make your current activities longer). You are in control (only you can decide how long you want to be active for) and the more time you are active, the more your health benefits.
Weeks 5 and 6
Aim to be active for at least 60 minutes most days of the week. Remember you can add your minutes up, so you could be active 6 times each day for 10 minutes each time ( walking, swimming, stair climbing). You can choose how long you want to be active for at any one time. This gives you freedom to vary your pattern so that activity becomes a convenient and enjoyable part of your daily routine.
Content thanks to YouthHealthNE authors.
