HEALTH: Greetings from Alice!

As spring approaches, the weather tends to be a bit more attractive for getting active. At Alice!, we understand that harnessing the motivation to get moving is sometimes easier said than done. According to the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, it is recommended that adults 18 and older get about 150 minutes of moderate intensity or 75 minutes of vigorous physical activity and engage in muscle strengthening activities on two or more days a week. In addition to getting fit, being physically active on the regular can help with stress management, improve energy levels, boost your mood and even help you sleep better at night. Ready to get a move on?

Try these simple steps to start getting active:

Set a goal for yourself. CU Move has a list of mobile apps and low cost technologies that can help you track your progress.
Sweating it out at the gym not your thing? Try moving your body in ways that you enjoy by dancing, jogging outside, doing yoga or taking a martial arts class.
Pencil in your workouts. Scheduling about 30 minutes in your day can make it easier to dedicate time to being physically active. Can’t spare a half hour? Break it up into 10 minute increments over the day.
Grab a friend. Working out on your own can get old. Getting a gym buddy can help you both stay motivated.
Take it step by step. Consider taking the stairs instead of the elevator or getting off one stop early and walking the rest of the way to your destination.
Fuel up! Eating a well-balanced diet will give you the energy you need to be active.
Be kind to yourself. Try to pace yourself if you are new to exercise and give yourself a break if you miss or skip a workout every once in a while.

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