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According to the American Heart Association and the American College of Sports Medicine, all healthy adults 18-65 should be getting a minimum of 30 minutes of moderated intensity activity five days of the week. This recommendation protects against heart disease, osteoporosis, weight gain, cancer, and builds a strong immune system that provides better health. To make exercise fun it is vital to pick activities that you already enjoy, if you love to dance, then dance. If running, swimming, biking, hiking, weight lifting, skiing or playing sports is more your thing, then do it. Just because you enjoy the activity doesn't mean its not exercise. Any movement of the body counts, so get out there and MOVE!!!

Here are some tips for exercise success:

 -If you've been sedentary for a long time, are overweight, have a high risk of coronary heart disease or some other chronic health problem, see your doctor for a medical evaluation before beginning a physical activity program.

 -Choose activities that are fun, not exhausting.  Add variety.  Develop a range of activities you can enjoy.  That way, exercise
will never seem boring or routine.

 -Wear comfortable, properly fitted footwear and comfortable, loose-fitting clothing appropriate for the weather and the activity.

 -Find a convenient time and place to do activities.  Try to make it a habit, but be flexible. If you miss an exercise opportunity, work activity
into your day another way.

 -Use music to keep you entertained.

 -Surround yourself with supportive people.  Decide what kind of support you need.  Do you want them to remind you to exercise?  Ask about your progress?  Participate with you regularly or occasionally?  Allow you time to exercise by yourself?  Go with you to a special event, such as a 10K walk/run? Be understanding when you get up early to exercise? Spend time with the children while you exercise? Try not to ask you to change your exercise routine?  Share your activity time with others.  Make a date with a family member, friend or co-worker.  Be an active role model for your children.

 -Don't overdo it.  Do low to moderate-level activities, especially at first.  You can slowly increase the duration and intensity of your
activities as you become more fit.  Over time, work up to exercising on most days of the week for 30-60 minutes.

 -Keep a record of your activities.  Reward yourself at special milestones.  Nothing motivates like success!

Exercise tips while at home
 -Go out for a short walk before breakfast, after dinner or both!
 -Walk or Bike to the grocery store, church, or campus instead of driving
 -When walking pick up the pace from leisurely to brisk.
 -Instead of asking someone to bring you a drink, get up off the couch and get it yourself
 -Stand up while talking on the phone
 -Park farther away from buildings and walk the extra distance

Exercise tips while in the office
 -Stand while talking on the phone
 -Walk down the hall to talk to someone rather then using the phone
 -Take the stairs instead of the elevator
 -Join a intramural sports team with your co-workers
 -Get off the bus early and walk home
 -Walk around the building during a break

Exercise tips while at play
 -Plan outings with family and friends that include physical activity (hiking, backpacking, tennis etc.)
 -See the town of Provo by walking, jogging or bicycling
 -Ask someone on a date that includes physical exercise
 -Join a health club or use the exercise facilities on campus

Exercise Rooms/Facilities on BYU Campus