Everyone needs physical activity to stay healthy. But it can be hard to find the time in your busy routine.
The Move Your Way tools, videos, and fact sheets on this page have tips that make it easier to get a little more active. And small changes can add up to big health benefits!
No matter who you are, you can find safe, fun ways to get active — to move your way.
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Physical activity can make daily life better. So get more active — and start feeling better right away!
Anything that gets your heart beating faster counts.
Do activities that make your muscles work harder than usual.
* If you prefer vigorous-intensity aerobic activity (like running), aim for at least 75 minutes a week.
Use our interactive tool to build your weekly activity plan.
Physical activity can make your daily life better. Read the fact sheet for adults.
Did you know physical activity can help you stay independent as you get older? Read the fact sheet for older adults.
Don’t feel like getting active? Learn some tips for getting motivated
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Too busy for physical activity? Get tips for fitting more activity into your day.Get your kids moving
You know kids need physical activity to grow up strong and healthy.
But did you know it can help them feel better right away?
And when you move with your kids, you get the health benefits, too!
Most of their 60 minutes can be moderate-intensity aerobic activity — anything that gets their heart beating faster counts.
And at least 3 days a week, encourage them to step it up to vigorous-intensity aerobic activity, so they’re breathing fast and their heart is pounding.
Muscle-strengthening activity
at least 3 days a week
Anything that makes their muscles work harder counts — like climbing or swinging on the monkey bars.
Bone-strengthening activity
at least 3 days a week
Bones need pressure to get stronger. Running, jumping, and other weight-bearing activities all count.
Use our interactive graphic to see how they can get the recommended 60 minutes a day.
Find out how your kids can get enough physical activity. Read the fact sheet for parents.
Help children understand why physical activity is important. Share this fact sheet with your kids.
Get moving as a family! See how you can get active together.
Stuck indoors? Learn how to get kids moving when you’re stuck in the house.Move Your Way is a physical activity campaign from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to promote the recommendations from the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans.
