Tips to motivate!

Weight-bearing physical activity can be easy, inexpensive, or even free - here are some ideas:

• Walk instead of driving or taking public transportation.
• Take the stairs instead of the elevator.
• Take a fitness or dance class at an adult education center, YMCA, community recreation center, or other gym.
• Weightlift at your school's fitness facilities or a gym.
• Get involved in a sport at your school or in your community.
• Dance at a club or at home.
• Get together with others at a park or gym to play basketball, soccer, or frisbee.
• Find a trail for walking or hiking.
• Buy a fitness video or weights to use at home.

Getting motivated!

• Partner with a friend or family member to walk, go to the gym, or participate in a sport.
• Make physical activity part of your regular schedule - you'll be less likely to put it off.
• Get a little help: take a class at the local Y or adult education center, or get some personal training at your gym (many gyms offer a free training session with membership).
• Check with your health insurance provider to see if they help pay for membership to a gym.

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