Make the activity yours

MedlinePlus encourages choosing activities you enjoy, starting gradually, and making room for activity in manageable pieces. Walking is one option; the right activity and amount depend on your circumstances.

Think through the practical details

Choose a route and time that feel suitable. Think about weather, visibility, and where you would go if your usual option is unavailable. A familiar indoor route may be an alternative when outside conditions do not suit you.

Try the planner

  • Name your action in your own words.
  • Choose a few suitable days and enter your own minutes.
  • Keep other days open.
  • At the end of the week, adjust what did not fit.

The planner’s totals are just arithmetic. They are not health targets or a measure of fitness.