Physical Activity Guidelines
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Move Your Way® Campaign: How much physical activity do I need and what counts?
Everyone can benefit from moving their bodies more throughout each day, and all types of activity count towards your daily goals. Find what works for you in the Move Your Way® campaign!
Fitness: Facts or Fraud?
With such a broad spectrum of fitness advice available, how do you know which will be the best advice to follow?
Finding the Motivation to Exercise
Whether you are trying to become more active, reach new goals, or need tips to get moving on difficult days, learn some simple strategies to boost your motivation to stay active.
Takeaways From the New 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans
Recently, the second edition of Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans were released. So what is new in the guidelines? Here are some of the key takeaways from the updated guidelines.
Move More, Sit Less: Simple techniques to combat the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle
As the world continues to evolve from physically demanding occupations to more seated work environments, there are many dangers associated with an increasingly sedentary lifestyle.
8 Ways to Get Moving!
For those with barriers to being physically active, here are eight quick ideas to add a little more activity to your week.
Sit Less and Move More
Many people may feel frustrated because of jobs that force them to stay sitting for long hours during the day. If you are one of those people, don’t get discouraged!
Fit on the Farm
Although regular job duties on the farm may include intense physical tasks, aerobic physical activity is still needed in addition to the short burst, physical tasks.
Target Heart Rate: Finding the Right Intensity
For many individuals, determining if you are working at a moderate or vigorous intensity may be tricky.
Exercise: The Four Components & How to Accomplish Them
In this exercise training guide, stretching, cardiovascular training, resistance training, and neuromotor training will be covered so that you can begin exercising with confidence!