How do I get started?
- If you are obese, have a chronic health problem or have not exercised in a long time, check with your doctor, nurse, physiotherapist or health provider about the type and amount of activity you can do.
- If you're not very active at the moment, start off gradually with activities like brisk walking or bike riding and build up to 30 minutes a day. Once you can manage that, try to build your time up gradually to 60 minutes or more.
- Try to be active on most days of the week and you'll soon feel more energetic. The fitter you are, the more energy you have.
- Try to do a mix of moderate and vigorous exercise and add variety to make it fun and interesting.
- Change the way you think about physical activity. Don't think that exercise must be painful or dull in order to be 'good' for you. Physical activity is all about getting more movement into your day.
- Ensure you exercise safely.
- Queensland's Eat Well Be Active website has more useful tips for getting started, as well as lifestyle charts to help you monitor your progress and keep you motivated.
- Invite a friend or make it something the whole family can do.
- Have fun! Spend more time doing the active things you like to do or try something new. Use this website to search for an activity or sports club.
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