# EXERCISE

Inactivity is one of the most common factors for heart disease. However, exercise helps your heart health. Like all muscles, the heart becomes stronger as a result of exercise, so it can pump more blood through the body with every beat and continue working at maximum level. A regular workout is good for your heart as well as your waistline. You don't have to excercise with press heavy weight or run marathons. Anything that will make your body move for a while should be enough. You just need 30 minutes of movement every day. Go for a walk, take an exercise class, ride your bike or get outside to garden.

You should have a walk every day. It’s recommended to walk around 30 minutes.
You should buy a pedometer, an electronic device that clips on your waistband and records how many steps are taken. This will let you know your progress. Experts recommend 10,000 steps a day. Vacuuming, washing the windows and gardening also count as exercise.

Finally, weekends are a great opportunity to be more active. From country walks to busy shopping trips and leisure centers to health spas, there is a range of venues and activities that suit everyone.


Some simple ways to increase activity levels are:

· Take the stairs to tone your legs and buttocks instead of using a lift.

· Walk to the shops instead of driving, and carry the shopping bags home to give your arms a good workout
· Cycle or walk short journeys rather than using the car

· Get off the bus or train a stop early

· Use your lunch break to go for a walk.



You must find a friend to exercise with. This increases your motivation to get to that class or gym session!!