Being physically active can help you in so many ways

• Raising your level of energy
• Helping your heart and lungs become stronger
• Helping you to control your weight and appetite
• Lowering your risk of high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke and diabetes
• Improving your blood cholesterol levels
• Improving your blood flow
• Helping with arthritis pain 
• Improving your mood and lowering your stress
• Strengthening your bones and joints

Getting started

Most people do not need to see a doctor before they start to exercise, but check with your doctor first if you have dizzy spells, chest pain, breathing problems, arthritis, diabetes or high blood pressure.

If you haven't been exercising, try doing 5-10 minutes at least three days a week.  Add another 5 minutes the next week and increase your time until you are able to exercise for at least 20 minutes 3-7 days a week.  You will start to see that you can exercise longer as your body gets used to it.  

Be active everyday

Being active every day is best, but at least 3 days each week will give you some benefits.  Adults should try to get 30 minutes or more of exercise each day and it doesn't have to be all at one time. 

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