Being active can help you
- Live longer
- Feel better about yourself
- Lessen the chance of depression
- Help you sleep better
- Help you move easier
- Get stronger muscles and bones
- Get and keep a healthy weight
- Make friends and meet new people
- Enjoy yourself and make life fun!
Physical Activity can help your kids and family feel better right away! Better sleep, better mood, and better grades! When you or your family feel good, life is much easier. It really doesn’t matter what you do, just get up and move!
Key ideas
Anyone can get healthier- just by moving. Anytime, anywhere, and in any way!
The main idea to remember is to move more and sit less. Any amount of activity is good for your health!
Physical activity goals
Adults: 150 minutes (2 hours and 30 minutes) per week of moderate intensity activity.
- Choose an activity you enjoy. If you do activities you don’t like, you likely won’t keep doing them for long. No need to go to the gym or take up jogging if you don’t want to!
Older Adults: 150 minutes of activity including balance and muscle strengthening activities.
What does intensity mean?
Light Intensity: moving at an even pace, able to talk and sing. Examples: walking at an easy pace, cooking, and light chores.
Moderating Intensity: faster heart rate. You can talk, but you can’t sing. Examples: quick walking, yard work, vacuuming.
Vigorous Intensity: you can’t say more than a few words without stopping for a breath. Examples: running, carrying heavy items upstairs, fitness classes.