 
“My wife and I enjoy going outside together to do yard work. This month, pick one physical activity you like. Then plan how you will fit it into your schedule.”
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Our bodies need exercise to stay healthy. Physical activity can help you control your blood pressure and weight. It can also lower your risk for heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
To get the most out of being active, try to fit in both aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities each week.
- Aim for 2 hours and 30 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise (like walking fast and dancing) a week.
- Do muscle-strengthening exercises (like push-ups and lifting weights) at least 2 days a week.
Exercise leads to health benefits, even if you only have small windows of time to fit it into your day. Start by doing 10 minutes a few times a day, and build on these small steps to make activity part of your routine.
Dr. Don Wright
Chief Medical Advisor, healthfinder.gov
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