Setting goals

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START SLOWLY - Identify some short term achievable weekly goals and gradually build on these. For example, set a goal to go for a walk three times a week for ten minutes. Next week you might aim to walk for 15 minutes each time and so on to you reach your goal of 30 minutes or more.

BE REALISTIC - Make your goals realistic and achievable. As you reach each goal you 4 September, 2006INK POSITIVELY - Once you start, try to keep on going. Remember no matter what age you are or how long you have been inactive even a small amount of physical activity will improve your health and energy levels.

ADD VARIETY - Try a new activity if you are getting bored with what you are doing.

DO IT WITH A FRIEND - Undertaking an activity with a friend can be a great incentive to start and keep being active.

REWARD YOURSELF - Reward yourself for achieving your goals!

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