Prepare for the athletic season - get fit with family and friends

Participate in some form of aerobic exercise for 20 minutes at a time, two to five times a week. Try swimming, cycling, inline skating, skipping, trampolining, skateboarding, running or even walking the dog.

Organised sports such as soccer, hockey, basketball, netball, rugby, cricket and tennis are a great way of exercising and making friends.

We help our hearts to work more efficiently, increase our energy and stay fitter and healthier if we cut down on watching television and surfing the net and use our spare time to take part in high-energy workouts and sports.

Remember to warm up with a slow jog, dynamic stretches and sport-specific exercises before taking part in any sports activity.  This helps to improve flexibility and decrease injuries by stretching after your activity - and during the day where possible.