Physical Activity

Physical activity is key to improving the health of the Nation. Based on the latest science, the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans is an essential resource for health professionals and policy makers that provides recommendations on how everyone can improve their health through regular physical activity. Learn ways to help people understand the benefits of physical activity and how to make it a part of their regular routine.

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Fairfax County Harnesses Technology and Partnerships for Move Your Way® Community Campaign

Posted on December 23, 2020

In 2020, ODPHP worked with 8 pilot communities to implement the Move Your Way®  campaign on the local level, using the Move Your Way Community P

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Featured Initiatives

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Current Physical Activity Guidelines

Learn about the second edition of the Guidelines.

Collage with people of all ages engaged in physical activity

Move Your Way Campaign

Check out our fact sheets, videos, and other tools that you can use to spread the word about the importance of physical activity.