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Get Active: Quick Guide to Healthy Living

Also available in: Spanish 

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

Watch Your Weight: Quick Guide to Healthy Living

Also available in: Spanish 

To stay at a healthy weight, balance the calories you eat with the calories you use up (burn) by being active. Staying at a healthy weight can help prevent diabetes, high blood pressure, heart diseas... Details >

National Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Frequently Asked Questions About Physical Activity  External Link

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!  External Link

Be Active Your Way: A Guide for Adults

Also available in: Spanish - (PDF) 

Read how you can fit physical activity into your life—your way. This guide will help you decide the number of days, types of activities, and times that fit your schedule. ... Details >

Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

SuperTracker

Use the SuperTracker to plan, analyze, and track your diet and physical activity.... Details >

Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, U.S. Department of Agriculture

A Sample Daily Walking Program

Try this sample walking program.... Details >

Weight-Control Information Network, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

ACSM Fit Society® Page  External Link

The newsletter provides expert commentary and features on exercise, nutrition, sports, and health as well as offers tips and techniques for maintaining a physically fit lifestyle.... Details >

American College of Sports Medicine  External Link

Active at Any Size

If you are a very large person, you can still be physically active. This booklet offers tips to help you become more active and healthier.... Details >

Weight-Control Information Network, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Aerobic Activity – What Counts?

Check this list to see if your exercises count as aerobic activity. ... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

American College of Sports Medicine: Brochures  External Link

These American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) health and fitness brochures offer tips on fitness and exercise, consumer product recommendations, and more.... Details >

American College of Sports Medicine  External Link

CDC VitalSigns: More People Walk to Better Health

Physical activity helps control weight, but can help improve health even without weight loss. People who are physically active live longer and have a lower risk for heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabe... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Core Exercises: 7 Reasons to Strengthen Your Core Muscles  External Link

A well-balanced core exercise routine focuses on more than your abs. Gain a better understanding of the role your body's core muscles play and how to strengthen them. ... Details >

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research  External Link

Daily Food and Activity Diary

Use this printable form to write down your diet and exercise goals each day.... Details >

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health

Develop a Safe Exercise Program - (PDF)  External Link

An exercise program can increase your energy level, reduce stress, help you fight disease and allow you a better night's sleep. These tips from the National Safety Council can help you develop a safe ... Details >

National Safety Council  External Link

Everyday Ideas to Rev Up Activity

Here are some new ways to build more active time into your busy week. ... Details >

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Information Center

Find A Park

This tool offers a quick way to search for a state or national park near you. ... Details >

National Park Service

Find a YMCA   External Link

Enter your zip code to locate a YMCA near you for group exercise, strength training, walking, yoga, personal fitness and more,... Details >

YMCA of the USA  External Link

Find an ACE-certified Personal Trainer   External Link

Visit this page to find American Council on Exercise-certified Fitness Professionals including personal trainer, group fitness instructor, lifestyle and weight management consultant, and clinical exe... Details >

American Council on Exercise®  External Link

Fit Facts™ from the American Council on Exercise®  External Link

This web page provides concise, one-page information sheets – each covering a different health or fitness topic. ... Details >

American Council on Exercise®  External Link

Fit for Two: Tips for Pregnancy

Also available in: Spanish 

This document provides ideas and tips for pregnant women to help them improve eating plan and become more physically active before, during, and after their pregnancy.... Details >

Weight-Control Information Network, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

General Physical Activities Defined by Level of Intensity - (PDF)

How do you know if you're doing moderate or vigorous intensity aerobic activities? Use this table to find out.... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Get Moving Calculator: Exercise/Calories Burned   External Link

Physical activity (no matter how big or small) burns calories and this calculator estimates the calorie expenditure. ... Details >

Calorie Control Council  External Link

Get Up and Go! 10,000 Steps a Day  External Link

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. ... Details >

Shape Up America!  External Link

Getting Started - Tips for Long-term Exercise Success  External Link

Lack of physical activity is a risk factor for heart disease. This online document advises the consumer about safety steps to take towards a successful and injury-free exercise program.... Details >

American Heart Association  External Link

Go4Life: Get Started

Also available in: Spanish - (PDF) 

If you are an older adult trying to become more active, this page offers you a good starting point. It will help you figure out your current activity level and how to build slowly from there. ... Details >

National Institute on Aging Information Center

Guide to Physical Activity

An increase in physical activity is an important part of your weight management program. Examples of moderate amounts of physical activity from common chores and sporting activities is provided.... Details >

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health

Health and Fitness Tips – American Council on Exercise  External Link

Browse by category or search by keyword for the latest health and fitness research, trends, and workouts. Each tip covers a different topic related to health and fitness, including muscle strength, an... Details >

American Council on Exercise®  External Link

How to Choose a Health Club  External Link

It is no secret that picking a quality club is key to sticking with your program. This page offers tips to consider before signing up, including location, classes, staff, hours, reputation, and more.... Details >

American Council on Exercise®  External Link

How's That Work-Out Working Out? Tips on Buying Fitness Gear

Also available in: Spanish 

This online fact sheet from the FTC advises consumers on exercising good judgment when evaluating advertising claims for fitness products.... Details >

Federal Trade Commission

Improving Your Health: Tips for African American Men and Women

Learn new steps to change eating and exercise habits for healthier living. A substitution list provides lowfat alternatives to traditional African American foods. ... Details >

Weight-Control Information Network, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Let's Move: Active Families

Engaging in physical activity as a family can be a fun way to get everyone moving. Here are a few activities and steps that you and your family can consider to get started on a path to a healthier lif... Details >

The White House

Low Back Pain Exercise Guide  External Link

Regular exercises to restore the strength of your back and a gradual return to everyday activities are important for your full recovery. This guide can help you better understand your exercise and act... Details >

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons  External Link

Move Q & A: Weight Management Program for Veterans

MOVE! is VHA's national weight management program for veterans. MOVE! can help you lose weight, keep it off and improve your health. Contact your nearest VA facility to inquire about their program. ... Details >

National Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Veterans Health Administration

My Bright Future: Physical Activity and Healthy Eating Tools for Adult Women - (PDF)  External Link

Also available in: Spanish - (PDF)   External Link

This guide for adult women offers tips and tools for including healthy eating and physical activity in your daily life. Find out how your health care provider can help you set and achieve goals that a... Details >

Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration

My Bright Future: Physical Activity and Healthy Eating Tools for Young Women - (PDF)  External Link

Also available in: Spanish - (PDF)   External Link

This guide for young women offers tips and tools for including healthy eating and physical activity in your daily life. Find out how your health care provider can help you set and achieve goals that a... Details >

Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration

MyStart! Online  External Link

MyStart! Online is a free tool that helps people make positive lifestyle changes through walking and eating a healthier diet.... Details >

American Heart Association  External Link

Overweight and Obesity: What You Can Do

This document highlights the importance of making fitness a priority, and offers examples of how to maintain physical activity through everyday chores and sporting activities. ... Details >

Office of the Surgeon General, 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. Balancing the calories you eat with the calories you use through physical activity will ... Details >

Weight-Control Information Network, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Physical Activity for Everyone: Healthy Pregnant or Postpartum Women

Unless you have a medical reason to avoid physical activity during or after your pregnancy, you can begin or continue moderate-intensity aerobic activity. However, read this web page to find out what ... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Physical Activity Improves Quality of Life  External Link

Physical inactivity is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. You can take a few simple steps at home, at work and at play to increase the amount of physical activity in your life. ... Details >

American Heart Association  External Link

Physical Activity Selector  External Link

The calories expended for physical activity depend not only on the type of activity, but also on your weight. This online calculator estimates the approximate number of calories you will burn when eng... Details >

Shape Up America!  External Link

Physical Activity: Are You Ready?  External Link

Also available in: Spanish   External Link

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

Pilates  External Link

This document introduces Pilates, a form of an aerobic exercise that improves your mental and physical well-being, increases flexibility, and strengthens muscles.... Details >

Office on Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Staying Healthy (multimedia)  External Link

Find multimedia presentations on a variety of topics, including physical activity, protecting your heart by lowering your cholesterol and triglyceride levels, hand washing, surviving the cold and flu ... Details >

Healthy Roads Media   External Link

Strengthen Your Abdominals with Stability Balls  External Link

The stability ball - an extra-large, inflatable orb designed to improve balance while targeting specific muscle groups - can be adapted for many uses, including developing core strength, improving pos... Details >

American Council on Exercise®  External Link

Stretching Exercises

Try these deep breathing, stretching and massage exercises to minimize strain caused from sitting at the computer for many hours.... Details >

National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Target Heart Rate and Estimated Maximum Heart Rate

Find out how to determine your activity level by measuring your heart rate. ... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Target Heart Rate Calculator  External Link

Enter your age to find your target heart rate during exercise. Get the most out of your activities by staying within this range of heartbeats/minute.... Details >

American Cancer Society  External Link

Test Your Physical Activity IQ  External Link

Test your knowledge about all aspects of physical activity with this short online quiz from Shape Up America!... Details >

Shape Up America!  External Link

The President's Challenge Adult Fitness Test  External Link

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 Fitness, Sports and Nutrition

The Top Ten Mistakes People Make in the Gym  External Link

American Council on Exercise shares these mistakes commonly made in the gym and offers tips to help individuals stay safe during their workout.... Details >

American Council on Exercise®  External Link

Tips to Help You Get Active

This booklet can help you get moving by offering ideas to beat your roadblocks to getting active. ... Details >

Weight-Control Information Network, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Videos: Physical Activity for Everyone

Learn how to do muscle strengthening exercises in these videos. ... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Walking And Your Feet: Benefits of Exercise Walking  External Link

Walking helps control weight, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels and is the perfect complement to a sensible diet to lose weight and keep it off. Learn about foot care, walking shoes, stretching, and... Details >

American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine  External Link

Walking: Trim Your Waistline, Improve Your Health  External Link

Walking is a gentle, low-impact exercise that can ease you into a higher level of fitness and health. ... Details >

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research  External Link

Weight Training: Do's and Don'ts of Proper Technique  External Link

Effective weight training depends on proper technique. Follow these do's and don'ts to get the most out of your weight training program. ... Details >

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research  External Link

Welcome to the Fitness Center  External Link

Being active means different things to different people. We developed the Fitness Center to appeal to you no matter what level of physical activity you currently enjoy. Let us show you how to develop... Details >

Shape Up America!  External Link

What I Need to Know About Physical Activity and Diabetes

One way to take care of your diabetes is by being physically active. This document tells you some important precautions you should be aware of before starting physical activity. ... Details >

National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Your Guide to Lowering High Blood Pressure: Physical Activity

Being physically active is one of the most important steps you can take to prevent or control high blood pressure. Find out how you can become more physically active.... Details >

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Information Center

Your Guide to Physical Activity and Your Heart - (PDF)

This booklet will help you understand the impact of physical activity on your heart, as well as the power of regular activity to help keep you healthy overall. ... Details >

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Information Center

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