Physical Activity

Getting Fit

How Active Do I Need to Be?
A table of recommendations on how to increase your physical activity based on your current activity level, and descriptions of moderate and vigorous-intensity physical activity. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Health Benefits of Physical Activity

Why Should I be Active?
A brief listing of ways that regular physical activity can improve health and reduce the risk of premature death. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

The Surgeon General's Call to Action to Prevent and Decrease Overweight and Obesity: Overweight and Obesity-What You Can Do
Information and statistics on overweight, obesity, and physical activity. This site also lists ways to balance calorie intake and activity level. (Office of the U.S. Surgeon General)

Everyday Activity Ideas

General Physical Activities Defined by Level of Intensity (PDF - 1.4K)
This chart gives a listing of various physical activities and their levels of intensity. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)