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Walking
- When you walk, walk faster.
- If you're very inactive, start gently, with a 5 minute walk each day, increasing by 5 more minutes each week.
- If you use an escalator, walk up the steps instead of standing still
- For short journeys, walk or cycle instead of going by bus or car.
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Cycling
- Anyone can ride a bike; once learned, never forgotten.
- Start off on flat roads or paths and build up
- Drive to work? Save money and hassle by cycling or taking your bike on the train
- Boost your confidence on the road by getting trained
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Active at Home
- Do some light digging and weeding - good for you and the garden
- Hoover your way to health
- Improve your home and fitness with painting and DIY
- Try exercising while watching TV (stretching or exercise biking, for instance)
- Put on some music and dance to the beat
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Food
- Eating out? Have a two course meal only, and go for a fruit-based starter instead of a dessert
- You don't need to cut out cakes, crisps, chips and biscuits - just avoid eating them every day.
- Try 'more bread, less spread' as a rule of thumb
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Stopping Smoking
- Understand your habit and decide why you want to stop
- Work out how much money you'll save and think about how you'll spend your savings
- Phone the NHS Stopping Smoking Helpline on 0800 169 0 169
- Try exercising while watching TV (stretching or exercise biking, for instance)
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Active at Work
- Take the stairs instead of the lift
- Go for a walk during a break or at lunchtime
- Ask for bike racks and corporate membership at your local gym or leisure centre
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