RetroFit Yourself!
What Activities Count?
Many everyday type activities can be counted for the challenge. You may also come up with some new and interesting things to try. Physical activity that makes you use your large muscle groups and causes you to burn energy is what counts. Moderate exercise gets your heart beating faster and makes you begin to sweat. You will want to work at exercising harder and longer over time. The more you work at being active the easier it will become and the better you will feel.
Many of us have favorite activities we like to do at different times of the year. Having a variety of interests and trying new things from time to time will help you reach your activity goals. You may have daily work or chores that keep you physically active. Those can count as well. Check out the list of activities below for some ideas. Take time to think about other activities you would like to add to your own list of favorites.
- Aerobics
- Archery
- Badminton
- Baseball/softball
- Basketball
- Baton Twirling
- Bicycling
- Bowling
- Boxing/Kickboxing
- Calisthenics/Exercise
- Canoeing
- Cardio Machines
- Cheerleading
- Circuit Training
- Cricket
- Croquet
- Cross Country Skiing
- Curling
- Dancing
- Diving
- Downhill Skiing
- Fencing
- Field Hockey
- Figure Skating
- Foot Bag (Hacky Sack)
- Football
- Frisbee
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Handball
- Hang Gliding
- Hiking/Backpacking
- Hockey
- Horseback Riding
- Horseshoe Pitching
- House Work
- Hunting
- Inline/Roller Skating
- Kayaking
- Lacrosse
- Lawn Bowling
- Lifting/Hauling
- Marching
- Martial Arts
- Mountain Biking
- Mountain Climbing
- Orienteering
- Paddleball
- Playground (Climbing/Swinging)
- Polo
- Racquetball
- Rock Climbing
- Roller Skating
- Rope Jumping
- Rowing
- Rugby
- Running
- Sailing
- Scuba Diving
- Shuffleboard
- Skateboarding
- Ski Jumping
- Skijoring
- Sky Diving
- Sledding
- Snorkeling
- Snow Shoveling
- Snowboarding
- Snowshoeing
- Soccer
- Squash
- Swimming
- Table Tennis
- Track & Field
- Trampoline
- Volleyball
- Walking
- Wallyball
- Water Aerobics
- Water Jogging
- Water Skiing
- Weight Training
- Whitewater Rafting
- Wind Surfing
- Wrestling
- Yard Games
- Yard Work (Non Riding)
NOTE:Most people do not need to see their healthcare provider before starting a moderate-intensity physical activity program. However, men older than 40 years, and women older than 50 years who plan to start a vigorous program or anyone who suffers from either chronic disease or risk factors for chronic disease should consult their physician to design a safe, effective program.