Exercise – getting started
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A quick poll around our office showed that “feeling too tired” and “not having enough time” were among the main things stopping people from exercising. And yet in a survey for ‘Feel Great Britain’ both “doing something active outdoors” and “exercising” made it into the top 50 things that make people feel great.
So really we should all be getting active – and it may be easier than you think. Here we give you tips and advice for getting started.
How much exercise should I do?
The UK Department of Health has set down minimum recommendations for how much exercise different age groups should aim to do. Don’t be put off if these seem a lot. If you’re just getting started, go slow at first and gradually increase the amount and intensity of activity you do to build up your fitness. Trying to do too much too quickly may mean you lose motivation and stop. Adding just five minutes will help you reach your target and increase your fitness levels.
To get all the benefits of exercise, each week...
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