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Tips for Picking the Right Activities
Overview
To help find safe and fun ways to be active:
- Ask yourself questions to discover your physical activity likes and dislikes.
- 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).
- 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?
Current as of: June 5, 2023
Author: Healthwise Staff
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