HOW TO BECOME MORE ACTIVE AND REDUCE YOUR RISK OF HEART DISEASE

Think about why you are not more active.

Weigh the "pros" and "cons" of being inactive.

Plan to become more active:
     Decide how to fit more activity into your daily life.
     Think about whether you want to be more active alone
          or with others.
     Choose activities you enjoy.
     Set realistic goals.
     Plan rewards for yourself.
     Always warm up before and cool down after.
     Choose a starting date.

Become more active:
     Adjust your goals if necessary.
     Reward yourself.
     Tell yourself you can do it.
     Apply what you've learned from past successes.

Stay active:
     Remember your reasons for becoming active.
     Be ready with solutions for those times when you feel like
          stopping.