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Getting Started Getting StartedUse these tools to help you assess your current fitness levels and which next step works for you. We recommend that you and your department members first get cleared by a physician before beginning any physical training. Then, get out there and get started!
Your Guide to Physical Activity and Your Heart This booklet provides information, ideas, and motivation for starting and keeping up with a beneficial and enjoyable physical activity program, as well as explains the impact of physical activity on your heart and overall health.
Small Steps Making healthy lifestyle changes can seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. Small Steps teaches you ways you can make small changes in your life to get big results in your health.
Physical Activity for Everyone Getting started is often the hardest part in making healthy lifestyle changes. This tool helps you identify where you are in the process of adding physical activity into your life and offers tips and suggestions based on what’s right for you.
Shape Up America! Fitness Center Since being active means different things to different people, this tool helps you develop an activity program that’s right for you, no matter what level of physical activity you currently enjoy. Exercise ExamplesUse these exercise examples and resources to aid you in your journey to overall fitness. It is important to stretch before and after exercising and to follow all exercise instructions so that you can have healthy and safe workout. Remember to check with your physician before implementing a fitness or stretching program. This resource provides animated examples of over 100 exercises.
Exercise Demonstrations This resource offers both beginner and advanced exercise demonstrations for the core, upper body, lower body, stretching, and gym. Fitness ToolsThese tools offer interactive ways to learn more about physical fitness. Check to see what you already do on a regular basis and what you can change.
Activities Count! There are plenty of ways you can be more active without going to the gym. This interactive tool helps you identify what you can do at home to increase your activity level and how these activities will affect your overall health and wellbeing.
Tip Sheet: Calories Used by a 150-Pound Person for 20 Minutes of Physical Activity of Different Intensities Learn how many calories you can burn by participating in various activities.
Adding Physical Activity to your Life Learn creative ways you can incorporate physical activity into your life, no matter how busy your schedule is.
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