Regular
physical
activity
is
important
for your
overall
health
and
well-being.
Include
activities
that you
enjoy
and can
easily
fit into
your
daily
routine—such
as
walking
your
dog,
working
in your
garden,
or
riding
your
bike.
Being
active
for
30-60
minutes
on most
days can
help you
build
strength
and
fitness,
relax
and
reduce
stress,
gain
more
energy,
and
improve
your
sleep.
These
benefits
all add
up to
decreasing
your
risk of
heart
disease
and
other
conditions,
such as
colon
cancer,
diabetes,
osteoporosis,
and high
blood
pressure.
 The
activities
featured
on the
adult
fitness
test are
provided
as a way
for you
to get
an
estimate
of your
level of
aerobic
fitness,
muscular
strength
and
endurance,
flexibility
and your
body
composition.
The
results
on each
test
provide
you with
a
measure
from
which
you can
track
your
progress
in each
area as
you
become
more
physically
active.
The test
is
provided
by the
President's
Council
on
Physical
Fitness
& Sports.
If you
have
been
inactive
for
several
years or
are
currently
under
medical
care,
please
consult
your
doctor
before
starting
a new
exercise
program.
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