Jenny Craig Team 
Research shows that people who successfully lose weight, and maintain that weight loss, are more likely to engage in physical activity for at least 30 minutes per day.
Beyond weight loss, there are a number of positive benefits to becoming more active:
Benefits Of Physical Activity
- Maintains muscle strength
- Promotes bone health
- Increases energy levels
- Reduces risk of chronic disease
- Assist mood improvement
- Encourages better sleep
Set yourself some physical activity goals and think of ways to build long term sustainable habits into your daily schedule. Consider the season, your schedule, find something you enjoy, start small, and build from there.
Easy ways to get active
Get outdoors
- Pack your lunch and some healthy snacks and walk or hike to a picnic spot amongst beautiful scenery.
- Get active in the garden by mowing the lawn, weeding or raking leaves which can burn up to 400 kilojoules in just 20 minutes!
- Get into your workout gear and go for a brisk walk around the oval or courts while the kids play sport.
- Get outside and walk, run or cycle in the fresh air for both physical and mental health benefits. These activities can be done at any time of the day, making them easy to fit into your schedule.
Try something new
- Book a trial class for something you’ve always wanted to try like ballroom dancing, yoga, gym classes or Zumba. And if you enjoy it, sign up for a regular weekly session.
- Use the comfort of your own living room. Many group classes have an online offering so you can get the benefits of the class without feeling daunted by putting yourself out there.
- Look for workouts that you can do anytime online. It has never been easier with resources like YouTube, social media, fitness websites and gym brands offering a variety of different options to suit your fitness level or workout style.
- Grab a friend, set a weekly “step date,” and set ascending goals to achieve with every workout to keep yourselves on track.
Commit to a routine you can follow at home
- Why not set up our own home gym? You can set it up in your garage, on the back porch, or in a spare room in the house. If you don’t have a lot of space for a full room, keep all your workout gear together in one spot organised and ready to use at any time.
- Look up exercises that use body weight if you don’t have equipment. You’ll be surprised how much strength you can develop just from using your own body weight.
To take the first step, start slow
- Set small goals and build your fitness over time as your body adjusts.
- Think about fun and playful activities, and break up your activity over the day if needed.
- Set aside a specific time each day for physical activity and block it out in your diary to make it a priority.
If you need support, a Jenny Craig Weight Loss Coach can motivate and guide you on how to make physical activity a part of your daily routine. Start building a more active lifestyle today!
