Many of us ask how to incorporate physical activity into our day. The first step is to commit to being physically active. You could take a walk in the morning before work or join a running group in your community. There are many ways to get active and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

There are many benefits to physical activity. There are also a few things to consider before starting your routine. Learn more about choosing activities that are right for you, in this section:

• Fitness: Choosing Activities That Are Right for You
• Getting Started: Adding More Physical Activity to Your Life
• The Three Kinds of Fitness

Physical activity is a great way to feel good and enhance your health. You can be successful by setting short-term goals that are easily achievable. Whatever your interests, there is an activity out there for you. Learn more about choosing an activity:

• Be Active: Move to Feel Good
• Fitness: Adding More Activity to Your Life
• Getting Started with Flexibility and Exercise
• Let's Get Moving
• Quick Tips: Fitting Physical Activity into Your Day
• Quick Tips: Getting Active as a Family
• Set SMART Goals

You don’t have to have the best fitness machines or gear to start working out. You may want to buy yourself a new piece of clothing as a reward for reaching a goal. Or purchase some home workout equipment for the days when the weather isn’t cooperating. Learn more about workout equipment in this section:

• Fitness Clothing and Gear
• Fitness Machines

Last Updated: June 2021