The evidence is clear—physical activity can make you feel better, function better, and sleep better. Even one session of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity reduces anxiety, and even short bouts of physical activity are beneficial. Being physically active also fosters normal growth and development, improves overall health, can reduce the risk of various chronic diseases (Center for Disease Control and Prevention)
Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. Being physically active can improve your brain health, help manage weight, reduce the risk of disease, strengthen bones and muscles, and improve your ability to do everyday activities.
Adults who sit less and do any amount of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity gain some health benefits. Only a few lifestyle choices have as large an impact on your health as physical activity.
Everyone can experience the health benefits of physical activity – age, abilities, ethnicity, shape, or size do not matter.
Click on the image below to read the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans (2nd edition)
Want to learn more? The CDC's Physical Activity Basics website includes additional information regarding the benefits of activity, how to measure your progress, ideas for including activity in your life, and much more!
Click HERE to explore the CDC webpage on physical activity basics
