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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
Use these tips to encourage a loved one to get more active. ... Details >
National Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Regular exercise can help you have a healthy pregnancy. ... Details >
National Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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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
Find information and ideas on how to promote the benefits of physical activity. ... Details >
National Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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 >
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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
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
Try this sample walking program.... Details >
Weight-Control Information Network, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
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 >
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
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
These American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) health and fitness brochures offer tips on fitness and exercise, consumer product recommendations, and more.... Details >
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
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 >
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
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 >
Here are some new ways to build more active time into your busy week. ... Details >
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Information Center
This tool offers a quick way to search for a state or national park near you. ... Details >
Enter your zip code to locate a YMCA near you for group exercise, strength training, walking, yoga, personal fitness and more,... Details >
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 >
This web page provides concise, one-page information sheets – each covering a different health or fitness topic. ... Details >
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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
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
Physical activity (no matter how big or small) burns calories and this calculator estimates the calorie expenditure. ... Details >
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 >
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 >
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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 >
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
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 >
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 >
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This online fact sheet from the FTC advises consumers on exercising good judgment when evaluating advertising claims for fitness products.... Details >
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
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 >
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 >
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
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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
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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 is a free tool that helps people make positive lifestyle changes through walking and eating a healthier diet.... Details >
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 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
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 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 >
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 >
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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
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
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 >
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 >
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
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
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 >
Test your knowledge about all aspects of physical activity with this short online quiz from Shape Up America!... Details >
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 >
American Council on Exercise shares these mistakes commonly made in the gym and offers tips to help individuals stay safe during their workout.... Details >
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
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 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 >
Walking is a gentle, low-impact exercise that can ease you into a higher level of fitness and health. ... Details >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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
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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