Get Active: Quick Guide to Healthy Living
People of all ages benefit from exercise. It doesn’t matter how out-of-shape you feel or how long you have been inactive.... Details >
National Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
Physical Activity For Everyone
This page links to information about the importance of physical activity, recommendations for physical activity, and measuring physical activity intensity.... Details >
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
President's Challenge Physical Activity and Fitness Award Program 
The President's Challenge is a program designed to help you get fit. No matter what your fitness level, the President's Challenge can help you improve it.... Details >
President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports |
4 Girls Health
This site, part of HHS' National Women's Health Information Center, provides girls ages 10-16 with information on fitness, nutrition, stress management, disabilities, chronic illness, relationships wi... Details >
National Women's Health Information Center, Office on Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
Active at Any Size
Very large people face special challenges in trying to be active. If you are a very large person, you can still be physically active. This booklet provides information to help you start being more act... Details >
Weight-Control Information Network, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases |
Active Children, Active Families. A Helpful Guide for Asian American Parents and Caregivers
Also available in: Vietnamese
This multilingual brochure provides tips for parents to encourage children to be physically active. They include ideas to make activity part of a daily routine, use television time wisely, and advocat... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
Active Children, Active Families. A Helpful Guide for Native American and Alaskan Native Parents and Caregivers
This brochure, specifically written for Native Americans and Alaskan Natives, provides tips for parents to encourage children to be physically active. The tips include ideas to make activity part of a... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
Activity Log
Keep a record of your physical activities with this diary.... Details >
President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports |
Activity Tracker
This tool lets you set your physical activity goals, enter and save your physical activity on a calendar, track and view a graph of your progress, and earn a certificate for reaching your goals.... Details >
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
Aim for A Healthy Weight!: Information for Patients and the Public
These guidelines from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute present a new approach for the assessment of overweight and obesity and establish principles of safe and effective weight loss. Calc... Details >
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health |
American College of Sports Medicine: Brochures
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) works to spread the benefits of physical activity. This page links to a variety of ACSM health and fitness brochures for anyone with an interest in sport... Details >
American College of Sports Medicine |
Asthma & Physical Activity in the School
Designed for use by classroom teachers, physical education teachers and coaches, this publication is meant to assist them to help in managing and controlling their students' asthma so that he or she c... Details >
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health |
At A Glance 2007 — Physical Activity and Good Nutrition: Essential Elements to Prevent Chronic Diseases and Obesity
Chronic diseases accounted for 5 of the leading 6 causes of disease in 2002 in the United States. Physical inactivity and unhealthy eating contribute to obesity and a number of chronic diseases, inclu... Details >
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Benefits of Physical Activity
This page presents the benefits for adopting an active lifestyle, including reduce risk of diabetes, maintain weight, improve health of muscles and bones, improve mental health, help older adults beco... Details >
Shape Up America! |
Better Health and You: Tips for Adults
Also available in: Spanish
This site provides a variety of information including tips for healthy eating, quick breakfast ideas, easy snack ideas, and more to help you keep a healthy weight.... Details >
Weight-Control Information Network, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases |
Daily Food and Activity Diary
Write down your diet and exercise goals in this daily diary.... Details >
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health |
Disabilities and Conditions - National Center on Physical Activity and Disability
This page lists specific disabilities and fitness activities that are appropriate for individuals with physical limitations.... Details >
National Center on Physical Activity and Disability |
Energize Yourself and Your Family: A Guide for African-Americans and their Families
Being healthy and active can help give you the energy to keep up with the demands of your busy life, take better care of yourself, and be there for the people who depend on you.... Details >
Weight-Control Information Network, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases |
Exercise (Physical Activity)
Information about the importance of regular aerobic physical activity to cardiovascular health.... Details >
American Heart Association |
Exercise and Fitness - National Center on Physical Activity and Disability
This page has information on types of exercises for people with disabilities.... Details >
National Center on Physical Activity and Disability |
Exercise and Physical Activity: Getting Fit For Life
This article provides information for older adults on exercise and physical activity, including ways to be active, who should exercise, and safety tips.... Details >
National Institute on Aging Information Center |
Exercise for Older Adults
Learn about the benefits of exercise for older adults. This document offers safe exercises to try, video clips, and instructions on how to chart your progress.
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National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
Feeling Fit
Through these games, quizzes and word puzzles, girls learn about the importance of making physical activity a regular part of their daily lives.... Details >
SAMHSA's National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information |
Find a YMCA
Interested in a YMCA? There are more than 2,400 YMCAs in the United States, and each one offers different programs and events. For more information on any U.S. YMCA, start your search here. ... Details >
YMCA of the USA |
Fit Source: Physical Activity and Nutrition Resources for Child Care Providers
Also available in: Spanish
This site links child care and afterschool providers to a wide variety of physical activity and nutrition resources. You will find links to activities, lesson plans, healthy recipes, information for p... Details >
National Child Care Information Center, Administration for Children and Families |
Foot Health: Walking
Also available in: Spanish
Podiatric and family physicians recommend walking to ease or ward off a number of physically related ills. ... Details >
American Podiatric Medical Association |
Frequently Asked Questions About Physical Activity
This page presents frequently asked questions about physical activity. Answers include information on will missing an activity session periodically or reducing training temporarily affect endurance or... Details >
Shape Up America! |
Get Up and Go! 10,000 Steps a Day
Learn why walking 10,000 steps a day is recommended for weight management and overall health. This site offers various ways in which you can add this important fitness goal into your daily life.
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Shape Up America! |
HealthierUS.Gov
HealthierUS.Gov is a Web site supporting the President's HealthierUS initiative by providing links to credible, accurate information from the Federal Government that can help Americans choose to live ... Details >
The White House |
HealthierUS: The President's Health and Fitness Initiative
President Bush's HealthierUS Initiative is based on the premise that increasing personal fitness and becoming healthier is critical to achieving a better and longer life. Extensive research, much of i... Details >
The White House |
Healthy People 2010 Physical Activity and Fitness
Healthy People 2010 is the prevention agenda for the nation. It is a statement of national health objectives designed to identify the most significant preventable threats to health and to establish na... Details >
Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
Helping your Child: Tips for Parents
Also available in: Spanish
This site provides tips for parents to help their child-and the whole family-learn healthy eating and physical activity habits.... Details >
Weight-Control Information Network, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases |
Holidays the Healthy Way
To avoid holiday weight gain, balance the calories you consume with the calories you burn. Physical activity and moderate food choices will help. This page provides tips that are gifts you can give yo... Details >
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Just Move It
Just Move It is a national campaign to promote physical activity for Native Americans and Alaska Natives.
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National Indian Health Board, Inc. |
just move.org
This online personal fitness center from the American Heart Association features exercise as a means of lifestyle improvement.... Details >
American Heart Association |
MyFitness Planner
Use My Fitness Planner to find out if you are getting enough physical activity.... Details >
Meals Matter |
MyPyramid Tracker - Assess Your Food Intake and Physical Activity
MyPyramid Tracker is an online dietary and physical activity assessment tool that provides information on your diet quality, physical activity status, related nutrition messages, and links to nutrient... Details >
Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, U.S. Department of Agriculture |
NHLBI Obesity Education Initiative: Guide to Physical Activity
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute provides advice on how to adapt a regime of daily physical activity that complements your lifestyle and provides maximum health benefit.... Details >
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health |
Nutrition and Physical Activity During and After Cancer Treatment: Answers To Common Questions
Cancer survivors often seek information and advice from their health care providers about food choices, physical activity, and dietary supplement use to improve their quality of life and survival. The... Details >
American Cancer Society |
Obesity, Activity and Nutrition
Overweight and obesity have reached epidemic proportions among Americans and result in an enormous toll of death, disease, disability, and reduced quality of life. This page presents facts and resourc... Details >
Partnership for Prevention |
Obesity, Physical Activity, and Weight-control Glossary
This glossary defines words that are often used when people talk or write about obesity, physical activity, and weight control. It is written for people who are overweight or obese, or interested in l... Details >
Weight-Control Information Network, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases |
Office on Disability: Physical Fitness and Health: (I Can Do It, You Can Do It)
The Office on Disability (OD) Physical Fitness and Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, ensures access to health care and access to physical fitness and wellness opportunities for per... Details >
Office on Disability, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
Physical Activity and Nutrition: Administration on Aging
Inactivity often increases with age. Surveys show that by age 75, one-in-three men and one-in-two women are not physically active. Physical activity can help older adults prolong their independence an... Details >
U.S. Administration on Aging, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
Physical Activity and Weight Control
Physical activity helps you control your weight by using excess calories that would otherwise be stored as fat. Most foods you eat contain calories, and everything you do uses calories, including slee... Details >
Weight-Control Information Network, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases |
Physical Activity in Your Daily Life
Choose from this list of fact sheets for answers to any questions you may have about physical fitness and yours and your family's health. Some scientific statements on research results are included al... Details >
American Heart Association |
Physical Activity Selector
The calories expended for physical activity depend not only on the type of activity, but also on your weight. This page provides an online calculator that estimates the approximate number of calories ... Details >
Shape Up America! |
Physical Activity: Are You Ready?
Also available in: Spanish
The Your Heart, Your Life program can help you learn about physical activity and heart health, and to teach others too!... Details >
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Information Center |
Powerful Bones, Powerful Girls: The National Bone Health Campaign
This bone health campaign for girls features tips on nutrition and exercise. Girls have fun playing quizzes and games as they learn about how to keep their bones strong.... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
Program Locator: Special Olympics
Special Olympics is a grass-roots movement that empowers individuals with intellectual disabilities and provides year-round sports training and athlete competition through more than 200 Programs in 15... Details >
Special Olympics |
Promoting Physical Activity: A Guide for Community Action
This tool shows you how to facilitate behavior change both from an individual and a community perspective. Promoting Physical Activity is intended for use by government agencies, health and community... Details >
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Resources of Health and Fitness Organizations
This list of health and fitness organizations is offered on www.fitness.gov, the health, physical activity, fitness and sports information website of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sp... Details >
President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports |
School Health Index (SHI): A Self-Assessment and Planning Guide
The School Health Index (SHI) is a self-assessment and planning guide that enables schools to identify the strengths and weaknesses of their school health promotion policies and programs; develop an a... Details >
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Setting Goals for Weight Loss
The information on this page is designed to help you take the necessary steps for setting reachable goals and achieving success from your weight loss program.... Details >
General Government Agency |
Shape Up & Drop 10™ - Weight Management Program
Shape Up & Drop 10™ is a weight management program that helps you get serious about weight management without resorting to strategies that will defeat you in the long run. The goal of the program is t... Details >
Shape Up America! |
Shape Up America! Cyberkitchen
This online guide will show you how to balance the food you eat with physical activity so that you can stay at a healthy weight.... Details >
Shape Up America! |
SmallStep.Gov
Also available in: Spanish
Today's lifestyle doesn't allow much room for health. And that's where Small Steps comes in. Explore this section further to get more in-depth facts about health, diet, and activity.
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
Stay Active and Feel Better
Also available in: Spanish
This publication is part of a set of booklets that present key steps that Latinos can take to reduce their chances of having a heart attack or stroke. Written in a friendly English/Spanish side-by-si... Details >
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health |
Student-Athlete Personal Welfare – NCAA
Athletes face even more personal and physical hazards than the average college student. This page provides links to resources and programs that the NCAA conducts to help student-athletes stay healthy ... Details >
National Collegiate Athletic Association |
Teen BEAT-Basic Exercise & Activity Tracker
Check to see if you are getting enough physical activity with this interactive tool. This tool is designed especially for teens.... Details >
Meals Matter |
The President's Challenge Adult Fitness Test
Get an estimate of your level of aerobic fitness, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility and your body composition. This adult fitness test is for people aged 18 and older who are in good health... Details >
President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports |
Tips to Help You Get Active
You know that physical activity is good for you. So what is stopping you from getting out there and getting at it? This booklet can help you get moving by offering ideas to beat your roadblocks to get... Details >
Weight-Control Information Network, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases |
Tools and Resources: Physical Activity
This page provides physical activity links to consumer and patient educational materials, clinical practice management tools, legislative advocacy materials, and more to expand the knowledge of policy... Details >
Partnership for Prevention |
Weight Loss for Life
There are many ways to lose weight, but it is not always easy to keep the weight off. The key to successful weight loss is making changes in your eating and physical activity habits that you can keep ... Details >
Weight-Control Information Network, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases |
What If I Don't Like Sports?
This article talks about fun activities that kids can do to get lots of good exercise that does not include playing sports.... Details >
Nemours Foundation |