Learning about Physical Health

So what did you learn from these
first steps and experiences?
• Every time you take a step you make progress.
• Planning to start is the first step for many people.
• Getting information is one step everyone can take.
• You don’t need a grand plan to start.
• Congratulate yourself when you take a step.
• Getting started is easier than you think.
• Getting started can be reading about what to do,
watching a class or other people to see how they do
it, trying something, and getting ready to start.
• Watching a class helps you to decide if the activity
is right for you.
• Try a class – many programs have free trials so you
can try it without a big commitment.
• There are many ways to add physical activity to your life.
• You can start slowly and build up.
• Every little bit counts – you can add up your activities
throughout the day.
• You can build physical activity into your life at home, at
school, at work, at play and on the way.
• You do not have to have a lot of money to be physically active.
• You can choose activities that you like to do.
• Everyone can find enough time, if they decide to do it.
• You’re never too young or too old to start living actively.
• People feel better when they are physically active.
• Physical activity can be a family thing, or you can do
it on your own or with a friend.
• You can join an organized activity, or you can do something
on your own, like take a walk in the park.
• The key is to take that first step and everybody’s
first step is different – remember each step
counts as progress.
• It’s easy to start. Even a call for information is
a beginning and it counts as progress.
Congratulate yourself – reading this Handbook
is already a first step!