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Exercise: Get moving.

Be sure to consult your physician before starting any exercise program.

Make exercise a family matter. Physical activity can bring you and your family many health benefits.

Older adults

No one is too old to enjoy the benefits of regular physical activity. Evidence indicates that muscle-strengthening exercises can reduce the risk of falling and fracturing bones and can improve the ability to live independently.

Parents and children

Parents can help their children maintain a physically active lifestyle by providing encouragement and opportunities for physical activity. Families can plan outings and events that allow and encourage everyone in the family to be active.

Teenagers

Regular physical activity improves strength, builds lean muscle, and decreases body fat. Activity can build stronger bones to last a lifetime.

People trying to manage their weight

Regular physical activity burns calories while preserving lean muscle mass. Regular physical activity is a key component of any weight-loss or weight-management effort.

People with high blood pressure

Regular physical activity helps lower blood pressure.

People with physical disabilities, including arthritis

Regular physical activity can help people with chronic, disabling conditions improve their stamina and muscle strength. It also can improve psychological well-being and quality of life by increasing the ability to perform the activities of daily life.

To get additional information about arthritis, click here.

Everyone under stress, including persons experiencing anxiety or depression

Regular physical activity improves one's mood, helps relieve depression, and increases feelings of well-being.

Additional Resources

Click on any of the websites listed below for more information on physical activity.