Moving Matters for My Health
Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. Being active benefits your mind and body. Explore this website to get tips and tools to start reaching personal goals, learn how to overcome common barriers, and find resources to help your community get moving.
Adults need at least
150 minutes
of moderate-intensity physical activity each week.
This could be 22 minutes every day, 30 minutes 5 days a week, or any other combination that works for you.
Some activity is better than none! Adults need at least 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity activity. That might sound like a lot, but you can spread your activity out during the week. For example, you could do 22 minutes of physical activity every day or 30 minutes 5 days a week. You can also count smaller chunks of physical activity during the day, like 5 minutes of climbing stairs.
Some activity is better than none! Adults need at least 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity activity. That might sound like a lot, but you can spread your activity out during the week. For example, you could do 22 minutes of physical activity every day or 30 minutes 5 days a week. You can also count smaller chunks of physical activity during the day, like 5 minutes of climbing stairs.
Think of activities that get you breathing harder and your heart beating faster such as brisk walking, dancing, swimming, roller skating, jogging, riding a bike, and more!
Make a schedule. Use this Physical Activity Planner and Physical Activity Diary [PDF-572KB] to keep track of your activities. Whether it’s a five-minute dance break or a 30-minute jog, it all adds up!
Think of activities that get you breathing harder and your heart beating faster such as brisk walking, dancing, swimming, roller skating, jogging, riding a bike, and more!
Make a schedule. Use this Physical Activity Planner and Physical Activity Diary [PDF-572KB] to keep track of your activities. Whether it’s a five-minute dance break or a 30-minute jog, it all adds up!
Everyone can experience the health benefits of physical activity – age, ability, race, ethnicity, shape, or size do not matter. A single bout of moderate to vigorous physical activity provides immediate health benefits. Regular physical activity helps prevent many chronic diseases.
Everyone can experience the health benefits of physical activity – age, ability, race, ethnicity, shape, or size do not matter. A single bout of moderate to vigorous physical activity provides immediate health benefits. Regular physical activity helps prevent many chronic diseases.
Improved sleep.
Reduced stress.
Lowered risk of heart disease, stroke, some cancers, and type 2 diabetes.
Improved weight management.
Even if you haven’t been physically active for a while, there are ways to get started. Wondering how to add more physical activity into your life? Here are some tips to get moving.
Even if you haven’t been physically active for a while, there are ways to get started. Wondering how to add more physical activity into your life? Here are some tips to get moving.
Keep it fun
Start with activities, locations, and times you enjoy.
Be social
Try activities with friends or family that you enjoy together.
Make Time
Look for ways to make physical activity a part of your daily routine like walking the dog or walking in place during commercial breaks.
Keep it fun.
Start with activities, locations, and times you enjoy.
Be social
Try activities with friends or family that you enjoy together.
Stay Local
Find a place to be physically active near your home or work.
You can search the internet using terms such as “parks near me,” “dance classes near me,” or “walking groups near me.”
Make Time
Look for ways to make physical activity a part of your daily routine like walking the dog or walking in place during commercial breaks.
Physical activity gets your body moving and heart beating faster. If lack of time, energy, skill, space, or something else is keeping you from moving more, there are ways to overcome those barriers.
Physical activity gets your body moving and heart beating faster. If lack of time, energy, skill, space, or something else is keeping you from moving more, there are ways to overcome those barriers.
Active People, Healthy NationSM
Moving Matters is a communication campaign supporting Active People, Healthy Nation, a CDC-led initiative to help 27 million Americans be more physically active by 2027.
Physical Activity can make daily life better.
Get more active – and start feeling better right away.
