Physical Activity

Physical activity is a key component of weight management and healthy living. The Centers for Disease Control recommend that adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity each week. It is important to start at a level that is comfortable and safe for you and add time and intensity to meet your goals.

There are endless ways to add physical activity to your life. The best kind of physical activity is the kind you will keep doing!

Just a few of the many options you may want to explore:

  • Walking with friends or family

  • Local gyms and recreation centers

  • Silver Sneakers (https://tools.silversneakers.com/)
    Some Medicare plans pay for memberships and live online and in-person classes

  • MyFitRx (https://www.chelseawellness.org/myfitrx/)
    Several fitness and wellness centers offer this physician-guided, eight-week fitness program tailored to your medical needs

  • Youtube videos for classes and instruction on all types of activities for all ability levels

  • Activities like golf, pickleball, and bicycling

  • Classes in Pilates, Zumba, yoga, or dancing

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