If you’ve been following along with Small Steps for Better Health, you’ve already started building in a little more activity to your day, which is improving your health and fitness!
Let’s take the next step by continuing to work our way up to recommended levels.
Whatever amount of exercise you are doing now, slowly start adding a few minutes on here and there until you reach the following guidelines:
OR
PLUS
Examples of moderate activity:
Examples of high-intensity activity:
Examples of strength or resistance activity:
This week, start working toward these recommendations. First, take stock of your current activity levels and then set a specific goal. For example, if you’re currently walking three times a week for 15 minutes, maybe aim to add five minutes to those walks. You could also choose to add in one higher-intensity or resistance activity.
Remember, consistency is key, so the most important thing is just to keep showing up and trying.
All NMMC Wellness Centers offer group exercise classes and personal training to help you if you need the extra accountability.
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