Stay Active and Stay Healthy

• To stay healthy, you should:
• Talk to your doctor before you start new exercises
• Try to exercise every day
• Exercise for at least 30 minutes every time you exercise
Talk to your doctor before starting new exercises.
• Your doctor will check your:
• General health
• Medications
• The way you move
• Talk to your doctor about:
• Which exercises are best for you
• How to stay safe while exercising
Pick an activity or exercise you enjoy.
• Some examples of exercise are:
• Riding a bike
• Dancing to music
• Going for a walk or taking a hike
• Arm cycling
• Yoga or Tai Chi
• Try different kinds of exercises to decide what you like best.
People who have trouble moving their body can also exercise.
• If you use a wheelchair, you can lift weights, stretch, or swim.
• Learn more about exercising in a wheelchair:
• Ask your doctor or people at the gym about which exercises are right for you.
You can exercise while you do other things.
• While you watch TV, you can:
• Stretch during commercials
• Go to the TV to change the channel
• Take the stairs instead of the elevator
• Cleaning house is also a great way to exercise
• Stretch during commercials
• Go to the TV to change the channel
• Take the stairs instead of the elevator
• Cleaning house is also a great way to exercise
Start off slowly.
• Start by walking or slowly doing a physical activity.
• Try going a little farther and longer each day.
• Exercise with someone else.
• It’s easier to exercise with a friend.
• Try going a little farther and longer each day.
• Exercise with someone else.
• It’s easier to exercise with a friend.
For more information on how to live a healthy life: