5 Tips to be Active Adult- How to start

Being physically active is important for your health. Adults who are physically active are less likely to develop some chronic diseases than adults who are active. So, if you are currently inactive and don't know how to start let's begin with tips below.

1. Start activities slowly and build up over time

If you are just starting doing exercise, start slowly. This will help to prevent injury. Remember to warm up before exercise also. After a few weeks later, increase the intensity and duration gradually.

2. Get your heart pumping

For health benefits, do at least 150 minutes each week of moderate physical activity. A few examples include brisk walking, biking, swimming, and gardening. Spread activities over the week, at least 10 minutes at a time.

3. Strength-train for healthy muscles and bones

Do strengthening activities at least twice a week. The activities include lifting weights, doing push up and sit up, working with resistance band, or heavy gardening.

4. Active choices throughout the day

Make active choices everyday example take the stairs instead of the elevator, go for a 10-minutes walk on your lunch break, or park further away from work and walk more.

5. Be active your way

Choose your favorite activity and mix it up for more fun. There are plenty of physical activity include walking, biking, dancing, martial art, gardening, swimming and playing ball. Try out different activities to see what you like best and to add variety. 

Good Luck!