Topic Overview
- Ask yourself questions to discover your physical
activity likes and dislikes.
- Pick an activity that you enjoy or think you might
enjoy. You're more likely to keep doing something you like.
- Be sure
you have the correct safety gear and good shoes for physical activity.
- Learn about
fitness machines you may use (such as a treadmill or
a stair-climber). See these tips for buying equipment.
- Learn the proper way to do your
activity. And be aware of safety concerns.
To find out how many calories you burn during various activities, use this Interactive Tool: How Many Calories Did You Burn?
Credits
| By | Healthwise Staff |
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| Primary Medical Reviewer | E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine |
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| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Heather Chambliss, PhD - Exercise Science |
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| Last Revised | October 25, 2011 |
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