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Heart and Vascular Care

Fitness Pyramid

 
Fitness pyramid
 
UW Health Heart and Vascular Care encourages you to try to increase your physical activity using this guide. Here's how to start:
 
If You Are Inactive (rarely do activity)
 
Increase daily activities at the base of the pyramid by:
  • Taking the stairs instead of the elevator
  • Hiding the TV remote control
  • Making extra trips around the home and yard
  • Stretching while standing in line
  • Walking when you can
If You Are Sporadic (active some of the time, but not regularly)
 
Become consistent with activity by increasing activity in the middle of the pyramid by:
  • Finding activities you enjoy
  • Planning activities in your day
  • Setting realistic goals
If You Are Consistent (active most of the time or at least 4 days each week)
 
Choose activities from the whole pyramid by:
  • Changing your routine if you start to become bored
  • Exploring new activities

Above all...have fun!