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10 Easy Ways to Be More Active and Burn More Calories

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Walk more
10 Easy Ways to Be More Active and Burn More Calories

Walking is one of the easiest and most effective ways of increasing your activity. Find a walking pal or join a walking group.

Take up running
10 Easy Ways to Be More Active and Burn More Calories

The popular Couch to 5K running plan is designed to get just about anyone running 5km in nine weeks.

Take the stairs
10 Easy Ways to Be More Active and Burn More Calories

Walk up and down stairs and escalators instead of taking the lift, or get off the lift a few floors early and use the stairs.

Exercise in your local park
10 Easy Ways to Be More Active and Burn More Calories

Download the Strength and Flex podcast series and get fit in five weeks.

Active travel
10 Easy Ways to Be More Active and Burn More Calories

Cycle or walk part, if not all, of your journey to work. Get off public transport a stop before your destination and walk the rest of the way.

Exercise at work
10 Easy Ways to Be More Active and Burn More Calories

Exercise before or after work or during your lunch break. Your workplace may have a gym or you may have access to a swimming pool or squash courts.

Ditch the car

10 Easy Ways to Be More Active and Burn More Calories

If you need to drive to work, try to park further away from your destination and walk the rest of the way.

Family fun
10 Easy Ways to Be More Active and Burn More Calories

Be active with the family. Take your children to the swimming pool or play in the garden or park.

Green fingers
10 Easy Ways to Be More Active and Burn More Calories

Gardening can provide a good workout. You could also add a social element by getting an allotment.

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