How can we improve our physical activity levels?
Although the benefits of physical activity and exercise are widely acknowledged, many of us can struggle to meet the government recommended levels.
In this video, we get some advice from Senior Research Physiotherapist, Sarah Moore, and Health Psychologist, Dr Leah Avery on how to increase physical activity and successfully change sedentary behaviour.
Does any of their advice particularly resonate with you? What tips might you try?
To jog your memory, their top tips included:
- Do an activity that you enjoy and that is suited to you
- Pair up with a friend or relative
- Find ways that you can fit in more activity into your daily life
- Think about why it is that you want to change what you do
- Set a goal
- Make a plan – even write it down – to maintain your intention
- Learn from setbacks, but don’t let them stop you!
You may also like to watch this video from Doctor and Professor Mike Evans which shows how simply walking for 30 minutes a day is the single best thing we can do for our health.
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