Taking the stairs at work instead of using the elevator, walking down a long hall several times during the day or walking to work can count as beneficial physical activity. Studies have shown the greatest decline in mortality and morbidity occurs among sedentary people who begin to exercise 2 moderately rather than in active people who become more active. Exercise should include all sorts of physical activities, such as dancing, gardening or other yardwork, biking, skating, walking, housecleaning, and performing manual labor. Keith warns people who are not regular exercisers to checkwith their physicians before undertaking any physical activity that is more than they normally do. Also, don't overdo.
Many people burn out on exercise the first couple of weeks because they try to do too much too fast.
They get real sore or in some cases injure themselves. Start slow and pace yourself, says Keith. For example, start by walking one flight of stairs, then add another and another. Let your body adjust to the new physical activity before pushing it further, says Keith.