The easy 10 minute workout
Only have ten minutes to spare? Don't worry, that's enough time to do these quick get-fit activities - you could even do them during the TV ad breaks!
The reason to move more is simple - you're worth it. Your body deserves it, and it's the only body you have. All we ask is that you find little pockets of time and devote them to moving more. Here's some workouts you can do in just 10 minutes...
10 minute workouts
Sitting down, put your feet together and raise your legs straight out in front of you. Lower your legs and repeat
With your feet square on the floor, put a cushion between your knees and squeeze with your thighs and bottom and repeat
Stand up and sit down in your chair 10 times without using your hands or the armrests. Each one of these counts as a squat
Stretch your arms above your head, then in front of you and from side to side and repeat
The benefits
There are many benefits to leading a less sedentary and more active lifestyle. By moving a little more than you did before you could…
Reduce the risk of high blood pressure and heart disease
Reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes and certain cancers
Shape up
Sleep better
Strengthen bones and muscles
Improve your mood
Contribute to lasting weight control
How much activity should I be doing?
Physical activity can support your weight loss efforts, it is a key factor in keeping your weight off, and it is also important for overall health. You don’t have to work out at the gym to get the physical activity you need. Any kind of movement is good for you – from walking around the park to everyday activities like gardening. Walking is one of the simplest and best exercises to build on.
FitPoints is our unit of measurement for the amount of activity you do. You'll get a personalised FitPoints target to strive for. This goal will change over time as you integrate more and more activity into your life.
Tracking FitPoints
It's easy to keep track of your FitPoints as you earn them:
Digitally: Enter your activity into the My Day tracker or on the app and it will automatically calculate the FitPoints for you. You can also sync your activity device with your Weight Watchers account.