Active People, Healthy NationSM

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Creating an Active America, Together

Did you know physical activity improves aerobic fitness, muscular health fitness, and bone health for children?

Did you know physical activity lowers the risk of high blood pressure and stroke for adults?

Did you know physical activity improves balance and joint mobility for healthy aging?

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About Active People, Healthy Nation
Read about the goal of Active People, Healthy NationSM to help 27 million Americans become more physically active.
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Why Should People be Active?

Learn more about the costs and benefits related to physical activity.

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What Works: Strategies to Improve Physical Activity

Learn more about strategies that work to increase physical activity.

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Join Active People, Healthy Nation

Everyone has a role to play to increase physical activity in America. Join Active People and learn what you can do today.

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Spread the Word

Find resources to implement Active People, Healthy Nation and help promote physical activity for individuals and communities.

Reference: Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd editionpdf iconexternal icon [PDF-15.2MB]

Page last reviewed: January 13, 2020
Content source: Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion