Staying fit does not always mean spending hours in the gym. A wide range of simple (0) EXERCISES (EXERCISE) can be done at home or in a nearby park. Regular physical activity helps people feel 1HEAL and far more 2ENERGY throughout the day. The real difficulty is often not the activity itself but finding the 3MOTIVATE to start. Many people give up after a few weeks because they expect quick results, but improvements in 4STRONG and fitness take time. Small signs of 5IMPROVE can still be very encouraging: climbing the stairs without getting out of breath, for example. It is wise to try 6DIFFER kinds of exercise rather than doing the same routine every day. Variety keeps a session more interesting and turns 7ACTIVE into something enjoyable. The basic rule, most trainers agree, is to exercise 8REGULAR rather than intensely from time to time.