Starting Out: Tips for Beginning Physical Activity
Push Play 30 Minutes A Day
- Thirty minutes a day of moderate activity is all it takes to enjoy improved health and wellbeing.
- Treat yourself to 30 minutes a day today – it's an achievable goal!
- If you have a medical condition or health concerns have a chat with your doctor or practice nurse before you start out.
Everyday Activity
Doing little bits of physical activity regularly can make a big difference. Here are some ways you can add some more activity into your life:
- Take the stairs instead of the lift.
- Walk to the shops rather than drive.
- Dance to some music – enthusiastically!
- Get off the bus early and walk.
- Wash your car by hand.
- Do some energetic gardening.
Ideas for Getting Active
Need some new ideas to help you be more active? Click on the links below to take you to some helpful information and ideas from the Sports and Recreation New Zealand (SPARC) website.
- Push Play to Stress Less - 7 tips for an active week.
- The online Activator – it helps you choose activities that suit your lifestyle.
- The Action Packs for Kids – they've got loads of ideas for fun ways to get kids active – and you can join in too!
- The Push Play printouts – Topics: walking; cycling; water activities; going to the gym. These give you the information you need to get confident about getting up and getting active.
- The Push Play parents suggestions for having active fun with your children.