Student Health Services
Exercise & Physical Fitness
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/exerciseandphysicalfitness.html
Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. It can help
- Control your weight
- Lower your risk of heart disease
- Lower your risk for type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome
- Lower your risk of some cancers
- Strengthen your bones and muscles
- Improve your mental health and mood
- Improve your ability to do daily activities and prevent falls, if you're an older adult
- Increase your chances of living longer
Fitting regular exercise into your daily schedule may seem difficult at first. But even ten minutes at a time is fine. The key is to find the right exercise for you. It should be fun and should match your abilities.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Start Here
- Be Active Your Way: A Guide for Adults
(Department of Health and Human Services) - PDF - Physical Activity for Everyone
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Also available in Spanish - Tips to Help You Get Active
NIH (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
Overviews
- Get Active
Easy-to-Read (Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion) - Walking: A Step in the Right Direction
NIH (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
Also available in Spanish - Warm Up, Cool Down and Be Flexible
(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) - Active at Any Size From the National Institutes of Health
NIH (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) - Target Heart Rates
(American Heart Association) - Measuring Physical Activity Intensity
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
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