Skip Navigation

Get Active

 
Adults should aim for 30 minutes of moderate physical activity 5 days per week or 20 minutes of vigorous activity 3 days per week.
 
People of all ages benefit from physical activity. It doesn’t matter how out-of-shape you feel or how long you have been inactive.
 
First, think about your physical activity goals. It may help to write them down.
Older man and boy playing basketball

Content Review

Start Today: Small Steps
  • Walk the dog – or just walk around your neighborhood.
  • Exercise while you are watching TV tonight.
  • Make an exercise plan for next week – and write it on your calendar.
  • Assess your physical activity with this online tool.
  • Park at the end of the parking lot instead of close to the store or office.
  • Buy a pedometer. Learn how to use it.

Learn how getting more active can help reduce your risk of heart disease; overweight and obesity; osteoporosis; and colorectal cancer.

Find additional resources from healthfinder.gov.


Hyperlinks: