Exercise

Being physically active is one of the best things you can do for your health. When you're physically fit, you have the strength, flexibility, and endurance needed for your daily activities.  When you start, you get an immediate health boost that will last if you keep it up and give you a fighting chance of preventing chronic disease and promoting a healthy weight.

Being active and fit will help you to:

• Feel stronger, feel more energetic and be more flexible.
• Prevent weight gain and help you to keep off what you’ve lost
• Lower your risk of heart disease, diabetes and some types of cancer
• Lower cholesterol and blood pressure levels
• Help prevent osteoporosis and relieve pain and ease joint mobility
• Reduce depression, stress, and anxiety and improve sleep
• Improve your immune system and circulation

Burn those calories and turn yourself into a disease fighting machine.  Start exercising today!

How much do you know about getting physically fit?

Think it is too difficult to exercise?  Worried you don’t have the right equipment?  Take our quiz to see what you know about getting fit.

How fit am I?

Wondering where you’re at and where to start with your physical activity?  Take a quick quiz to determine your fitness level.

What counts as exercise?

Exercise is physical activity and includes anything that gets you moving. Walking, dancing, or working in the yard count.

Don’t worry, get started!

When you think about starting an exercise program you might feel overwhelmed, confused or fearful. No need with our handy checklist to make sure you’ve all you need to get started.

Dealing with barriers to physical activity

If you’re not active now, it’s likely that you have at least one reason why.  Perhaps you’ve never been active.  Maybe you’re embarrassed about your weight.  Think about what’s keeping you from being active and then look into ways to overcome the barriers.  Check off the items that are true for you.   

Setting up your plan

What’s your goal and how are you going to get there.  Map it out and make the commitment to getting physically fit.