Some of the many benefits of staying active
Exercise can help reduce your blood pressure and can help you lose weight–or maintain your weight. It's a good idea to get in a minimum of 30 minutes of exercise on most days. And remember to always check with your healthcare professional (HCP) before starting an exercise program.
Here are some ideas to get started on a healthy activity program:
Walk it off. Take a 30–minute brisk walk after dinner. Here's a tip: grab some headphones and listen to an audio book to help you pass the time. If you don't have an uninterrupted 30 minutes, try to walk 15 minutes twice a day, or 10 minutes three times a day.
Play ball! Have fun with your kids or grandkids in the yard, throw the ball around with your dog—pick an activity you enjoy and make it part of your routine.
Move to the groove. Put on your favorite tunes and dance to the music. You'll find you can have fun and burn calories, too.
Ride a bike. It's a great way to clear your head and enjoy the local scenery.
Make waves. Swimming is a great overall exercise.
Dig it! Gardening is a great way to be active and take advantage of being outside in nice weather.
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