Part 5: Be Physically Active

Avoid Injury

Learn how to do an exercise before you try it. Watch someone demonstrate it, either in person or in a video. If possible, do the exercise with someone who can correct poor form.

 

Warm up before moderate or intense exercise. Start slowly. You should gradually start breathing harder and feel your heart rate increasing.

 

Cool down after moderate or intense exercise. Cool down slowly. Do the activity that you were doing (e.g., walking, biking), but more slowly.

 

 

Possible Cool Down

•  Brisk walking: Walk around slowly

•  Swimming: Walk in shallow end of pool

•  Cycling: Cycle slowly on flat surface or walk

•  Aerobics: Walk or stretch slowly

Cardio Training

Resistance Training

Stretching & Rehabilitation

Yoga

Massage

Avoid Injury

Appreciate the Journey

Set Fitness Goals

Plan Physical Activity

Tackle Limitations

Injury and Disability

Manage Your Time

Set Up for Success

What Are You Waiting For?

Responsibility for Change

Create "If, Then" Plans

Exercise and Eating

Eating and Body Image

How Do You View Your Body?

Identify Disordered Eating

Review and Prepare

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