Exercise-related New Year’s resolutions are commonplace, but often quickly abandoned. In truth, it isn’t hard to achieve the benefits of physical activity. The CDC recommends at least 150 minutes of activity a week for an adult, but this doesn’t mean you have to join a gym. Brisk walking provides similar benefits to running, but with lower injury risk. You can also play active games with your family, take walks with friends, or even just walk around when talking on the phone. It helps to set exercise goals for yourself, but be sure to make them specific, measurable and realistic.

Key Takeaways:

• Set realistic goals to keep you on track and always break down your overall goal into smaller ones to keep you motivated.
• Park farther away from your workplace in order to exercise more just by walking to your job.
• Instead of letting your dog walk around your yard, take him for a walk or a run to help boost your exercise regimen.

“Make it measurable. Again, less and more are hard to measure. Instead, try to walk for 5 minutes after every hour of sitting.”

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