Physical Activity Guidelines
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Keep Moving Indoors
There are so many opportunities to squeeze in activity during the day. The current Physical Activity Guidelines say that any activity counts towards meeting the recommended 150 minutes of activity each week. So, get creative, find what you enjoy and keep your body moving as much as possible every day.
Body Mass Index Explained
We have all likely heard of measuring health through calculating body mass index. Body mass index is a ratio of your weight to height and a screening method used to determine a person’s weight category.
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.