Starting a Physical Activity Program - April 5, 2009

Starting a Physical Activity Program

You have probably heard by now that physical activity is good for you. Well, the news in favor of regular physical activity keeps coming in! The new 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans state that an active lifestyle can lower your risk of early death from a variety of causes.

Adopting an active lifestyle is smart. But so is playing it safe. Start slowly if you have not been physically active for a long time. And talk to your doctor before you begin any physical activity if you:

• Have heart disease, had a stroke, or are at high risk for these diseases.
• Have diabetes or are at high risk for diabetes.
• Are obese (body mass index of 30 or greater).
• Have an injury, disability, or surgery or laser treatments on your eyes.
• Are pregnant.

Learn more about starting a physical activity program:

		Being Active for Your Health.
		Starting a Physical Activity Program – Playing It Safe.

What’s New on the Woman Activity Tracker

Did you know that you can find answers to the most common Woman Activity Tracker questions in our Help Center? From learning about setting weekly goals to understanding your progress, find out what you need to know here!

Visit the Help Center.

New Bonus Quiz!

Are you a Quiz Mastermind? Find out by taking this week’s quiz, “Starting a Physical Activity Program”. Get all five questions correct and earn 20 extra minutes of moderate-intensity activity toward your weekly goal!

Take this week's Bonus Quiz!

Are You Ready? The 2009 Woman Challenge is Coming!

The Woman Challenge starts May 10, 2009! Take the Woman Challenge Pledge, your commitment to 8 weeks of setting and meeting personal physical activity goals. Earn 8 virtual trophies in 8 weeks and receive a certificate of completion!

So far 593 women have taken the pledge. Are you one of them?

Take the Woman Challenge Pledge!

For additional health information, visit: