Physical Activity Guidelines - Getting Started

It's important for your health and well-being to be physically active. Sometimes getting started is the hardest part of about being physically active. The important thing is to find activities you like to do, so that you'll stick with them. This video can help you understand how much activity you need to do on a regular basis and how you can get started on a sensible routine. The video also features personal stories from people who have been successful in getting started and are now meeting the Physical Activity Guidelines.

For more information on the Physical Activity Guidelines.

How much Physical Activity Do You Need?
http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/guidelines/index.html

Muscle-strengthening activities -- what counts?
http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/guidelines/adults.html#Musclestr...

Videos on Strength Training:

At Home
http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/videos/index.html#MuscleHome

At a Gym
http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/videos/index.html#MuscleGym
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