3. Make a game of it. Get a pedometer and count how many steps you take each day. Once you have an idea of how many steps you take in a day, set a goal to raise your average. Aim to add 100 steps every day until you reach 10,000, or work to add 1,000 a week.
To learn more about how physical activity can lower your risk for type 2 diabetes and heart disease, call the American Diabetes Association at 1-800- DIABETES (342-2383), e-mail AskADA@diabetes.org or visit www.diabetes.org/diabetes-prevention/check-up-america.jsp
Be sure to ask for your copy of "Getting Started with Physical Activity."
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