Time-management tips
Here are some ideas on how you can get more active more often.
1. Make an appointment to exercise - and write it in your diary. You could also record what you did in your workout, so you can keep track of your achievements. You can extend this idea by actually making a real appointment with a friend, colleague or relative to exercise together. Alternatively, if you use your computer on a daily basis, set up a reminder message to take a walk or go for a swim.
2. Keep some exercise kit handy in the places you spend most of your time. This might mean leaving clothes at college, work, with friends or relatives, or in the boot of your car. By having some clothes handy you can exercise whenever you get an unexpected free 15 minutes or a sudden burst of enthusiasm.
3. Practise saying no to people who ask you to do things that aren't your responsibility, or don't even need doing, yet take up valuable time. Protect your free time so you can use it for sport, exercise or physical activity.