Tips for Picking the Right Activities

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  • Ask yourself questions to discover your physical activity likes and dislikes.
    Click here to view an Actionset.Fitness: Choosing Activities That Are Right for You
  • Pick an activity that you enjoy or think you might enjoy. You're more likely to keep doing something you like.
  • Be sure you have the correct safety gear and good shoes for physical activity.
  • Learn about fitness machines you may use (such as a treadmill or a stair-climber). See these tips for buying equipment.
  • Learn the proper way to do your activity. And be aware of safety concerns.

To find out how many calories you burn during various activities, use this Interactive Tool: How Many Calories Did You Burn? Click here to see an interactive tool.

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ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerE. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerHeather Chambliss, PhD - Exercise Science
Last RevisedOctober 25, 2011
By: Healthwise StaffLast Revised: October 25, 2011
Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Heather Chambliss, PhD - Exercise Science

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