Getting started

1. The best workout is the one you'll keep doing.
2. Start easy, and build up slowly. Too much too fast is how people get hurt.
3. You don't need a gym or fancy gear.
4. Aim for around an hour of movement a day. It doesn't have to be all at once.
5. Try different things, like sport, dance, cycling or climbing, until one sticks.
6. A good target is 150 minutes of moderate activity a week. That's 30 minutes, five days.
7. Stairs, short walks and getting off a stop early all count.
8. If you haven't been active for a long time, or have a health condition, check with a doctor first.

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