Physical Fitness: Links and Resources

Physical Fitness::How to Start Getting Fit::Links and Resources

Don't Go Crazy

Gradually adding physical activity to your life will give you added energy. But don't overdo it. You put yourself at risk for injury and burnout if you increase too much, too fast.

Select a menu approach to adding additional activities. Think about activities that you have wanted to do in the past and include them in future plans. Vary your routine to help keep boredom away. Have fun.

Check out these links to find out how you can start a physical activity program today and stay active and fit for life:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Healthy Living
The President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
The health, physical activity, fitness and sports information web site of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, where you can find out about the Council and its work and link to the resources of other government agencies as well as to health and fitness organizations.
The President’s Challenge
To find out how you can start a physical activity program today and stay active and fit for life while earning Presidential awards, visit this free, interactive physical activity and fitness website.
The President’s Challenge: Links
Check out numerous web links for fitness and exercise here.

Group exercise

GetFit Tips were taken from www.fitness.gov, the President’s Council on Fitness and Sport web site, and www.CDC.gov by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.