Physical Activity
Movement is medicine. Physical activity boosts energy, reduces stress, improves heart health, and helps manage weight and blood sugar. You don't need a gym or fancy equipment, just a commitment to keep your body moving. Swimming, pickleball, dancing, walking, and more.
Every step, stretch, or squat is an investment in your future. See the Non-Moving Strength Exercise Videos for simple things you can do in your own home. These combined with walking is an easy win. To be safe, if you are a man over 40 or woman over 50, and have not been exercising, talk with a doctor before beginning.
Physical Activity - Videos
Being active: Walking, swimming, gym, pickleball, dancing. Find your favorite fun activity.
How To Live An Active Lifestyle - Ways To Be More Active
What are the best and worst exercises for heart health?
Over 50? Don’t Skip These 7 Exercises Again.
Non-Moving Strength Exercises: Simple, at home, & effective.
The Single BEST Exercise to Lower Your Blood Pressure.
Mastering the Plank - In Just 2 Minute. ! Total body exercise with great benefits.
Isometric exercises to lower blood pressure. Simple easy and effective.
Physical Activity - Resources
Physical Activity Basics and Your health. CDC.
Getting Active. American Heart Association.
Other things that can be used to help with tracking physical health would be smart watches, activity App, and a step tracker App. Google Fit, Apple Fitness App, Activity Tracker Pedometer.
Physical Activity - Online Support Groups
Better than online groups are local groups. Developing supportive relationships while having fun exercising, benefits you at multiple levels. There are a lot of fitness clubs, Community Centers, Pickleball courts, dance and other groups. Check with your neighbors, on the Next Door App, and search Google.
Others may have a fee, but insurance will sometimes cover it. There are several classes on Youtube, here are two.