Physical Activity Handouts

These handouts will provide practical information and physical activity suggestions that encourage behavior change.

Recommended Minutes of Physical Activity for Adults

This handout provides information on the recommended level of physical activity an adult needs every day for good health.
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Physical Activity Community Assessment

Here you will find a tool that will help you determine what is available in your community and what is required to access safe physical activity.
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Health Benefits of Physical Activity

This handout provides valuable information on the health benefits of moderate-intensity physical activity and strength training.
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Keeping FITT

This handout is a tool to help you achieve greater health benefits and enjoyment by increasing the Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type of physical activities.
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Walkability Checklist

This checklist will help participants determine if their neighborhood is a friendly and safe place to walk.
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Target Heart Rates

Here you will find information on how to calculate your target heart rate, which can help you determine how hard your body should be working when doing physical activity.
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Here you will find a method to track the amount of physical activity and strength training to help you determine if you are getting the daily recommended amount for good health.
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Physical Activity Pyramid

This handout is a visual tool that will help you create your own physical activity program.
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Let's Get Active

Here you will find a simple resource to evaluate your physical activity.
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Physical Activity and Exercise Safety

Here you will find information on what you need to do before, during, and after physical activity in order to protect yourself from injury.
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Dance for Fun and Fitness

This handout provides a list of dance movements that are fun to do, but also help to get your heart rate up.
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Stretching Exercises

Here you will find a list of stretching exercises that help to increase your body's flexibility, which is an important part of being physically active.
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