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Physical Activity Information
Select the following to find facts about physical activities, read glossary definitions and educational messages or find links to outside websites about physical fitness.

Physical Activity Fact Sheet
 
Click here to find general Physical Activity information such as:
  • Health Benefits of being Physically Active
  • Physical Activity Recommendations for Healthy Adults, Adolescents and Children
  • Physical Activity Tips
  • Clothing and Shoes Tips
  • Best Selling or Popular Books on Physical Activity, Exercise, and Fitness

Glossary
 
Click here for the Physical Activity Glossary, which provides definitions of many terms related to physical activity and exercise. Additionally, it provides links to educational information related to many of the glossary terms.

Physical Activity Links
 
Click here to go to the Physical Activity links page. This page contains links to outside resources pertaining to physical activity and exercise.