Table 1 Examples of low-dose PA recommendations made during the counseling sessions to progressively increase MVPA
During daily life | Increase the weekly frequency of grocery shopping by buying fresh products and small portions each time you go to the supermarket Explore the supermarket hallways before starting your shopping Schedule a whole house cleaning session every week Add 10-min of walking when picking-up your child or friends at the bus stop/train station Do some stretching exercise during the TV commercials Walk faster during your utilitarian travels |
During leisure time | Go to the gym with your family when you have a day off Registered to sport events in your local community Buy a fashionable pair of sneakers Play with your kids when accompanying them at the park |
During working time | Take the stairs instead of the elevator when moving within your workplace Use the toilets upstairs Go out for lunch when possible |
During commuting time | One time a week or more, stop one train station prior to the usual one and walk to your home Use the stairs instead of the elevator in the train station Board the train in the car located farthest to the station entrance/exit Walk faster during your commuting route Make a 10-min walk before using your car back home |