There are so many! And yet, moving is not that complicated! Sometimes it is enough to walk, quite simply to leave your sedentary life. In our document Motivating Yourself and Persevering, you will find plenty of tips to thwart all the unimaginable excuses. You might recognize yourself …

• This is the number one reason given for not exercising.
• If we find an activity that we really like, we have a good chance of finding the time to practice it.
• Ideally, you should be active 4-7 days a week, 30 minutes a day (non-stop or in increments of at least 10 minutes). But even below these thresholds, activity is beneficial for health.
• And then, it doesn’t take longer to choose the ordinary staircase rather than the escalator …
• There are strategies for “finding the time”. Maybe some of them might be right for you? In an interview, researcher Marielle Ledoux, professor at the University of Montreal, exposes some of them.

  “When it comes to exercise, people used to be presented with the famous ‘three times a week, 20 to 30 minutes each time, at medium or high intensity’ as the only way to have an impact. It was suggested that this was the only thing to do. But now research is proving what we knew intuitively and the message has changed. We know that getting some exercise during the day [can be beneficial], regardless of the type of exercise. We also know that we can cut this into ten minute slices. So if I walk ten minutes to get some milk, or if I take the stairs instead of the elevator, that’s it already. It is not necessary to climb until the 20^e stage! You realize that all these little things put together have as much of an effect, physiologically speaking, and in terms of weight loss, as engaging in rigorous training. We can cut our 30 minutes a day into ten minute slices. But it is certain that the lower the intensity of the exercise, the more it will take to do a lot to get results. »Click to read the full review.

• The benefits are undeniable: physical health, self-esteem, good humor, more fulfilling sexuality, liveliness, flexibility, stress reduction, better human relations, etc. With scientific support, physical activity prevents cardiovascular disorders, diabetes, cancer and osteoporosis.
• See The Best Reasons to Move.

• Perhaps the activity you chose did not match your tastes, needs or abilities. Our e, which includes the Game of tastes and needs, could help you find an activity that is better suited to your situation. And don’t set the bar too high. Start with small goals. What matters is to take, or redo, a first step.

• To persevere, it is better to find an activity that brings us both immediate pleasure and medium-term satisfaction. Among the exercises intended to counter or prevent back pain, it has been shown that those which bring the most pleasure on the spot are the most effective!
• For many people, it takes a few tries before they find the winning combination. But those who end up discovering activities they enjoy reap such benefits that they can’t imagine going back.

• It is quite possible, just as it is possible to smoke and feel good. But the health risk is indisputable. Moreover, Health Canada considers that physical inactivity is as harmful to health as tobacco consumption.¹.
• And there is a good chance that by becoming more active, you will feel even better, you will enjoy your current well-being even more, and you will reduce the risk of getting worse.²… To read: How often?
• And don’t forget: the more you move, the more the pleasure and the benefits tend to increase.

• The timing may not be right. But do not hesitate to come back to this page when you feel the need.
• Maybe you could take a small first step, if only by going for a 15 minute walk every week. You could also take inspiration from our text Getting started!

• It is often because we have not thought of certain activities which could nevertheless please us. It might be worth trying a new one. Or try again one you didn’t like… so long ago. It doesn’t commit to anything, and so much the better if you catch yourself enjoying it! See our suggestions in the Take Action sheet.
• If you take up physical activity for the pleasure of discovering an interesting new activity, rather than because you “need” to be in good shape, it is quite possible that you will take a liking to it.
• Think about the many benefits of physical activity, and you might want to give it a try. See what is it gonna do for me really? in the next section.
• Often, as soon as you start physical activity, even very moderate, the desire to do more appears as if by magic. Do you doubt it? Put this theory to the test …

• Physical activity does not have to be difficult to bring real results. “You can get the same health benefits (but maybe not performance) by doing a low-intensity activity for a long time (for example, walking at a normal pace) as by doing a shorter exercise. moderate or high intensity activity (brisk walking or jogging). », We read in an opinion of the Scientific Committee of Kino-Quebec².
• If you are concerned about the risk of injury, answer our on fitness for physical activity first.
• It is possible to treat and especially prevent problems and injuries related to physical activity (cramps, sprains, tendonitis, etc.). See file on this subject.
• Finally, if you better understand how your muscles work, how they react during exercise and what laws they obey, you will be able to take better care of them and activate them without fear and without pain. To read:> Under the magnifying glass: muscle in motion.