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Physical Activity at Home, Work, and Play
Adding activity into your day is possible. Choose activities that you enjoy. Adults should aim for at least 2½ hours or 150 minutes of physical activity each week.
Be Active Adults
Being physically active is important for your health. Adults who are physically active are less likely to develop some chronic diseases than adults who are inactive.
AHA Cold Weather Fitness Guide
When winter blows in, you have two options: You can pull the blankets over your head and go back to sleep – or you can suit up and head out for an outdoor winter adventure.
Body Mass Index Chart
Plot your height and weight on the Body Mass Index (BMI) chart for a guide to whether or not you are at a healthy weight.
Full Body Stretches
This sequence will effectively stretch all the major muscles in your body.
Fitness Focus: Flexibility
Flexibility is an important component of physical fitness. Flexibility refers to the ability to move a joint through its full range of motion (ROM) with ease. Flexibility is joint specific.
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