In the last two weeks, you have slowly eased into healthier habits and a cleaner diet for your heart. Now, let's put all that extra energy to good use with different ways to exercise for a healthy heart. Keep it up and you will see the results rolling in!
Step 1: Find the type of exercise that suits you
In order to find an exercise that you'll enjoy and keep you moving, take our questionnaire to find out whether you prefer something laid back, just for the weekend, or feel that variety is the spice of your exercising life.
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Question 1
A new gym in your neighbourhood is offering a free trial. Do you sign up?
A) No, I get nervous with all that equipment and commitment.
B) It depends if I could leave work early.
C) Yes, why not? It’s worth a try.
Pick One
Question 2
Which one of these would best describe your exercise regime?
A) I don’t have one.
B) I used to do sports every day at school, but now I try to go for weekend workouts.
C) I occasionally go for a run or a swim and enjoy myself when I make the effort.
Pick One
Question 3
You’re late and have to sprint for the bus. How do you feel afterwards?
A) Exhausted! Tomorrow I’ll make sure I set my alarm earlier.
B) I was quite proud to reach the bus stop but was struggling to catch my breath!
C) I couldn’t manage a sprint – fast walking is as quick as I get!
Pick One
Question 4
It’s time for a medical check-up. How do you feel?
A) A bit worried, I’m not as fit as I should be.
B) A little apprehensive, but I think I’m in quite good shape.
C) It’s useful to know in advance of any potential problems so I can act on time and stay well.
Pick One
Question 5
It’s Sunday morning and an exceptionally cool and breezy day. What is your first thought?
A) Good – I won’t need to put the aircon on.
B) I’ll walk to my friend’s instead of taking the bus.
C) Maybe I should go jogging. Or play badminton with my friends. Or maybe we can all go for a picnic!
Pick One
Question 6
You’re at a family party and a couple starts dancing. Do you join them?
A) No, I’ll stick to the buffet.
B) Yes, but only for a few minutes.
Pick One
Question 6
Your neighbourhood association is organising a charity fun run. Do you join in?
A) Maybe, if it doesn’t conflict with other things in my schedule.
B) Yes! What other activities are there? Sign me up.
Pick One
Question 6
Running around a sports field with a ball is:
A) Not my cup of tea.
B) Fun…once in a while.
Pick One
Quiz Result
Result is A
You are a COUCH POTATO
You’re a busy person and when you have any spare time you like to do something you enjoy. It sounds like your hobbies don’t include exercising or you’re too tired to break a sweat. Beat the fatigue by focusing on the end results instead of the act. Best thing is, exercise need not be at a gym or take up hours of your day. Walking to work or taking the steps instead of the lift all count as exercise too – and could get your heart pumping just as much as it needs. (Take the quiz again)
Please note that this does not replace medical or other professional advice. For full Terms and Conditions, please click here.
Download week 3 of the programme to find out which easy exercises can keep your heart beating to a healthy rhythm.
Endorsed by: Dr Caroline Low, Drs Jiten & Caroline Medical Centre
Quiz Result
Result is B
You are a WEEKEND WARRIOR
You’d probably quite like to be more active, but can’t find that spare hour in the day to sneak a workout in. Make the conscious decision to get up earlier for a run, find a gym near work for a lunch workout, or meet some friends after work for a friendly tennis match. Finding small pockets of time within the demanding work week may be tricky but even 15 minutes is better than none. Your heart will thank you! (Take the quiz again)
Please note that this does not replace medical or other professional advice. For full Terms and Conditions, please click here.
Download week 3 of the programme to find out which easy exercises can keep your heart beating to a healthy rhythm.
Endorsed by: Dr Caroline Low, Drs Jiten & Caroline Medical Centre
Quiz Result
Result is C
You are a JACK OF ALL TRADES
You dabble in and out of sports and enjoy the variety but seem to struggle to find the one that you’d like to focus on. It’s proven that sticking to anything consistently gets you the results. So do take a step to dedicate to something you’d like to do regularly. And challenge yourself by increasing complexity so you don’t get bored quickly. (Take the quiz again)
Please note that this does not replace medical or other professional advice. For full Terms and Conditions, please click here.
Download week 3 of the programme to find out which easy exercises can keep your heart beating to a healthy rhythm.
Endorsed by: Dr Caroline Low, Drs Jiten & Caroline Medical Centre
Quiz Result
Result is D
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Step 2: Download your week 3 recommendations
What you'll find inside:
Fun ways to get your body moving
How to spot if you're getting enough exercise
A fitness diary to monitor how you feel and where you could improve - and most importantly how happy exercise makes you!
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