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Believe it or not, you don’t need to exercise for hours every day to have an active lifestyle. In fact, just 10 minutes in your normal daily routine can make a big difference.
Struggling for ideas? Watch our films and take inspiration from Kerry and Des.
If you are looking for ways to fit 10 minutes of activity in with the family, check out our Home Activities pagehave some great examples.
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Top Tips
Scroll through these tips for ideas on adding 10 minutes activity into your normal, everyday routine….
Other local people reveal how they’ve been able to add 10 minutes activity into their everyday lives…
I’m motivated to exercise because I feel the benefits in a very clear and positive way.James, 49, WooltonRead more about James
My favourite 10-minute exercise is dancing and cleaning my kitchen! I have the radio on and just clean, and if people see me that’s OK, it’s my kitchen, my disco!Betty, 43, Penny LaneRead more about Betty
You’ll notice the difference – you’ll soon feel much better and it will become a habit you don’t think twice about doing! We have only got one life, make the most of it.Debi, 45, CroxtethRead more about Debi
By being more active you will feel better in yourself, you’ll be less stressed and you can help prevent ill-health. And…you’ll have fun!Jayne, 32, Fit For MeRead more about Jayne
I do something every day now and, even when I’m tired, I have a short, ten-minute workout that I do and immediately feel invigorated.Patricia, 63, CrosbyRead more about Patricia
You don’t have to be active for hours on end, it only needs to be little bursts at a time, that’s how I started and I built it up gradually.Paul, 40, Old SwanRead more about Paul
Being active has also given me confidence and inspired my daughter also.Dan, 58, Mossley HillRead more about Dan
Liverpool’s got some beautiful parks so get out there and start exploring them. You can walk, jog or run, take things at your own pace, and it will seem so much easier with fresh air and great views. If you’ve got more than 10 minutes or you’re building up your activity, there are lots of organised Park Walks across the city to join.
If you’d like some help finding or creating a good walking route for yourself, you can always visit www.walkit.com and use their interactive route planner. It’s a great way to find a great walking route near you. You can also try walks that other local people have added and another little bonus is that each route includes your journey time, calorie burn and step count too!
When you put the wheelie bins out, try taking a quick 5-minute walk up the street in one direction and then back in the other as an easy way to squeeze a bit more activity into your day!
If you’d like some help finding or creating a good walking route for yourself, you can always visit www.walkit.com and use their interactive route planner. It’s a great way to find a great walking route near you. You can also try walks that other local people have added and another little bonus is that each route includes your journey time, calorie burn and step count too!
If you’d like some help finding or creating a good walking route for yourself, you can always visit www.walkit.com and use their interactive route planner. It’s a great way to find a great walking route near you. You can also try walks that other local people have added and another little bonus is that each route includes your journey time, calorie burn and step count too!
Find out more about how to get around by walking or cycling.
Liverpool’s citybike cycle hire scheme offers bike hire from stations across the city and you can also receive Free adult cycle training. Click here to find out more.
Even if you don’t go clubbing anymore, there’s nothing to stop you dancing. You could try a dance class or just pick your favourite tunes for a playlist on your phone, and turn the living room into your own personal dance floor!
You can do this alone or it can be great fun to get the whole family to join in.
Get all the family to download a step-counter app on their smart phones and see who can notch up the highest score by the end of each week. A little friendly rivalry can be a great motivator!
You can try activating the step counter in your smart phone and you can always visit www.walkit.com. It’s a great way to find a great walking route near you. You can also try walks that other local people have added and another little bonus is that each route includes your journey time, calorie burn and step count too!
Taking the stairs is an easy way to add exercise to your daily routine. Do it every day and you will soon notice the changes – how much easier it’s getting and how much puff you have left at the end.
You could set up a buggy group with other parents and go on long walks with the children or try something you’ve always wanted to. Have a look at some ideas for activities to try here.
Or find out what else is on across Liverpool by searching our activity finder.
There are lost of sports to enjoy without being formal or competitive. If you’re just starting out, take the kids to the park for a quick kickabout or game of rounders or, if you’re already active and want to increase your efforts, why not get involved in more sports? Some suggestions for where to start if you've not played for a while can be found here.
Instead of sitting on the sofa when the adverts come on TV, launch yourself into your own fitness routine: try star jumps, sit-ups, press-ups or jogging on the spot. Anything to get that heart rate going.
Get the kids involved too! You can even have a competition with the rest of the family to see who can do most. For more ideas on 10 minute activities for children as well, take a look here
And don’t worry if you've not done much for a while – these gentle seated exercises are easy to follow and will help improve your mobility and prevent falls. They can be done at home.
If you’d like some help finding or creating a good walking route for yourself, you can always visit www.walkit.com and use their interactive route planner. It’s a great way to find a great walking route near you. You can also try walks that other local people have added and another little bonus is that each route includes your journey time, calorie burn and step count too!
If you’re feeling really energetic, take a few flights up and down the stairs. Just a quick burst of exercise can help improve concentration too.
Try taking a 10-minute walk after your lunch. This is a good way to break up your day if you spend all day at home or sat behind a desk. If you’re popping out for food on your lunch break, why not try a cafe or shop on a route that takes you a little bit out of your way and try somewhere different.
You can also sign up to the Make Every Minute Count challenge at www.merseysidesport.com/memc for 8 weeks from Monday 8th January. Here you can log your 10 minutes of physical activity per day – this could be walking, jogging, cycling, taking part in an activity class – whatever you enjoy and fits in to your life. It’s about finding simple ways to do more activity, such as taking the stairs instead of the lift, or parking further away from the office and you could be in with the chance of winning some great prizes!
If you’re already doing something active like swimming, cycling or walking the dog, try adding an extra 10 minutes to your activity. Or add one-minute bursts of jogging to your walks as your fitness level improves. Start small but aim high, do at least 10 minutes of activity when you can and then build up to three or four days a week. Then try to work your way up to half an hour or more, five days a week.
