You don’t improve sitting on the bench. Moderate amounts of physical activity each week of any kind — walking, dancing, biking — help boost your mood, sharpen your focus, lower your stress, improve your sleep, and reduce your risk for certain diseases.
Learn easy ways to fit physical activity into your day. Use this interactive tool to customize your own weekly activity plan.
Take your fitness to the next level by seeing how NBA players up their game. Find exercises or routines that work for you.
Getting active is a great step for your total health. But make sure you’re giving your body the support it needs for the increased activity.
Prioritize Sleep
Try to get at least seven hours of sleep each night. If you can’t do that right now, try increasing each night’s sleep by 30 minutes a week. Turning off electronics at least 30 minutes before bedtime can help you sleep better.
Hydrate!
Did you know? Drinking water positively impacts your mood, energy, and brain functioning. How much water should you drink each day? Find out using this handy calculator.
Start Slow
As you begin, focus on establishing a routine that goes beyond seeing results. The goal is to work up to 30 minutes of exercise a day, for at least five days a week.
Here are a few ways NBA players stay active off the court.
Kevin Love, via Business Insider
Dwyane Wade
Tracy McGrady, via Muscle & Fitness
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