Share this booklet with your family and friends so you can be
active What is physical activity? Did you know? - Some activity
is better than none. - The more you do, the greater the health
benefits and the better Physical activity is any form of
exercise or movement of the body that uses energy. Some of your
daily life activitiesdoing active chores around the house, yard
work, walking the dogare examples. To get the health benefits of
physical activity, include activities that make you breathe
harder and make your heart and blood vessels healthier. These
aerobic activities include things like brisk walking, running,
dancing, swimming, and playing basketball. Also include
strengthening activities to make your muscles stronger, like
push-ups and lifting weights. The good news? People of all
types, shapes, sizes, and abilities can benefit from being
physically active. If you have a disability, choose activities
in this booklet that work for you. Talk with your health care
team about the amount and types of activ