Fitness: Adding more activity to your life

If you have decided to get more active, congratulations! Making that decision is an important first step in becoming a healthier person.

Keep these key points in mind:

• Being fit helps you look and feel your best and reduces your risk for a heart attack, diabetes, high blood pressure, and some cancers.
• Knowing why you want to get more active can help you make a change.
• Start with small, short-term goals that you can reach pretty easily. It's easier to stick to something new when you have early, frequent successes.
• Support from family and friends can go a long way toward helping you find success in becoming more active. Don't be afraid to let them know what you're trying to do—and ask for their help.
• If you're worried about how more activity might affect your health, have a checkup before you start. Follow any special advice that your doctor gives you for getting a smart start.

 What is involved in getting more active?

 Why do you want to get more active?

 How do you start getting active?

 Where do you go from here?

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