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Staying Fit
The Extraordinary Benefits of Ordinary Activities According to a recent U.S. Surgeon General's report, moderate physical activity can provide considerate health benefits — from lower blood pressure to stronger bones — to people of all ages, especially older adults. The report defines moderate physical activity as any activity that uses 150 calories of energy per day. It is the amount of activity recommended by the Surgeon General for the 60 percent of physically inactive adults nationwide. This means you don't have to train like a professional athlete to achieve better health. You can get the same benefits from raking leaves, dancing the polka or engaging in any other moderate activity. Examples of Moderate Physical Activity include:
If you'd like, visit the "Get Moving" article in Healthy You magazine for more information on the benefits of routine physical activity. This page last updated 2/12/08 04:08 PM
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