Things You'll Need:
- Chart to track your progress
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Step 1
Choose an activity that you enjoy. A lot of people like to walk. Walking is a great physical activity that can begin in moderation and build to a great workout. Consider taking your dog for a jaunt. Park your car away from stores, so you have to walk farther. Walk in a mall. Walking is an easy activity to adapt to your busy schedule.
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Step 2
Start out with a comfortable pace. Whether you choose to walk, run, play a sport, or go to the gym, start at a comfortable pace. It may be that ten minutes a day is your starting time. Work that up to 30 minutes, five times a week, and you have a good physical activity plan.
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Step 3
Wear comfortable clothes. Make sure you have athletic shoes with good support. Wear clothes that do not bind you and are flexible to movement.
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Step 4
Create a backup plan. Love to walk but the weather is bad? Have a backup plan. Perhaps you will climb the stairs for 30 minutes or drive to the nearest indoor mall. Perhaps you can run in place while watching television or use a treadmill.
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Step 5
Put more effort into the daily tasks you perform. If you are cleaning the house, put more activity into it, to get the workout. Climb stairs instead of taking an elevator. Even 10 minute spurts of activity adds up.
