tips for picking the right activities
overview
to help find safe and fun ways to be active:
- ask yourself questions to discover your physical activity likes and dislikes.
- pick an activity that you enjoy or think you might enjoy. you're more likely to keep doing something you like.
- be sure you have the correct safety gear and good shoes for physical activity.
- learn about fitness machines you may use (such as a treadmill or a stair-climber).
- learn the proper way to do your activity. and be aware of safety concerns.
current as of: june 5, 2023
author: healthwise staff
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