The most difficult part of any exercise plan is getting started. Here are a few ideas to help you get off on the right foot:

Get in the right frame of mind - exercise is going to improve how you look, how you feel, and how you interact with other peopleGet a good mental image - imagine how you will look and feel after you have been exercising regularlyGet your priorities straight - exercise should come before the latest episode of American Idol or Survivor
Take it easy - get into the routine step-by-stepSee your doctor before getting started, especially if you are overweight or have a heart condition

The Level Way to Work Out

Taking your routine through successive levels will allow your body to get used to the workout. Taking smaller steps will also help you build the stamina for later levels. This incremental approach will keep you from overworking muscles, getting sore, and giving up.

Level One

Stop using machines to do everything for you. Walk instead of riding in the car. Take the stairs instead of the elevator or escalator. Find interesting places to take walks.
Buy a couple of dance-music CDs or videos.When you feel comfortable with what you've done so far, move on to Level Two.

Level Two
Take a 15-minute walk every day. In lieu of a walk, try swimming 15 minutes every day. Do not attempt to do any more than 15 minutes yet.If the weather prevents you from walking or swimming, put those music CDs or videos on and dance for 15 minutes.After a month or so, you should be comfortable enough to move onto Level Three.