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Reward yourself.
Set short-term goals—and reward yourself for achieving them. Try targeting a specific event, such as a road race or a walk-for-charity, to participate in—this can help keep you motivated.

Move your feet before you eat.
Hit the gym or go for a 20-minute walk with coworkers, and have lunch afterward.

Keep it brisk.
When you walk, make it brisk, since this may help control weight better than walking at a leisurely pace. What is brisk enough? Walk as though you are meeting someone for lunch and you are a little late.

Ensure success.
As your routine changes and you reach your goals, you are given an exciting opportunity to create new goals for yourself!

Cool-down.
After each session, cool down for five to 10 minutes. Stretch your calf muscles, quadriceps (upper thighs), hamstrings, lower back and chest. This after-workout stretch allows your heart rate and muscles to return to normal.

Conditioning.
At your own pace, work up to at least 30 minutes of cardio a day to develop your aerobic capacity by increasing your heart rate, depth of breathing and muscle endurance.

Warm-up.
Before each session, warm up for five to 10 minutes to gradually rev up your cardiovascular system and increase blood flow to your muscles. Try a low-intensity version of your planned activity.

Choose an exercise.
Start with low impact activities such as swimming, biking, Pilates, step aerobics or walking, to limit or reduce strain on your joints.