physical activity

October 2nd is National Walk to School Day! Join in on the fun Walk to School Day events around your community and take steps towards a healthier future!

Is the summer heat not fitting into your physical activity routine? Spending an extended amount of time outdoors may not be a practical option for you, but don’t let the rising temperatures keep you from staying active!

Summer is here! The days are longer and the temperature is rising! One way to soak in the summer fun is with a family picnic at your local park or even in your backyard.

During the month of May, we are celebrating National Physical Fitness and Sports Month! As a family, it is important that you and your children are getting enough exercise into your day. From taking a walk around the park to playing a game of soccer or even gardening, there are several ways to get moving! Get outdoors, stay active, and have fun!

Every Kid Healthy Week recognizes the tremendous efforts by school professionals, nutrition educators, families, and community members that help to improve the health and wellness of students in schools.

This week is National Public Health Week! NPHW focuses on the importance of creating healthy communities through prevention and prioritizing health in government policy making. What are some ways you can make a difference in creating a healthier community in your area?

Exercise is essential for promoting your heart health! Making small changes can make a huge difference! From online workout videos to grabbing a group of friends for a game of soccer at the park, there’s lots of ways to fill in those minutes! Read more tips about how to integrate exercise into your daily routine.

Heart disease affects thousands of people every year. Many risk factors leading to heart disease include diabetes, obesity, poor diet, and physical inactivity. You can lower these risk factors by making small changes to your daily routine. Let’s celebrate this month and every month by keeping your heart healthy with these tips.

It’s National Family Fit Lifestyle Month! Throughout January, we’ll be highlighting healthful lifestyle and eating habits that you can encourage your family to try together. Make this month, and every month, a chance for the whole family to make healthy choices that turn into healthy routines. This week’s topic is about how to make physical activity a healthy habit, as well as fun for the whole family!

It’s National Family Fit Lifestyle Month! Throughout January, we’ll be highlighting healthful lifestyle and eating habits that you can encourage your family to try together. Make this month, and every month, a chance for the whole family to make healthy choices that turn into healthy routines. This week’s topic is about making physical activity time family time.