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Fitness by Mason Crest
ISBN: 9781422242186
Publication Date: 2019-01-01
This book will introduce you to many different kinds of things you can do to increase your physical activity. It also has advice about safe exercising, stress management, and how to adjust your diet to improve your physical performance.
Fitness for Dummies by Suzanne Schlosberg; Liz Neporent
ISBN: 9780470767597
Publication Date: 2010-12-07
The latest and greatest in getting fit and staying that way! Fitness For Dummies, 4th Edition, provides the latest information and advice for properly shaping, conditioning, and strengthening your body to enhance overall fitness and health.

Physical Activity

Regular physical activity is proven to help prevent and manage noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes and several cancers. It also helps prevent hypertension, maintain healthy body weight and can improve mental health, quality of life and well-being. Physical activity refers to all movement. Popular ways to be active include walking, cycling, wheeling, sports, active recreation and play, and can be done at any level of skill and for enjoyment by everybody.

Physical Activity Resources

Physical Activity Basics
From the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention
Recommendations for Physical Activity in Adults and Kids
American Heart Association
Exercise & Physical Fitness
Medline Plus
Tips to Get Moving
US Department of Health & Human Services, Office of Women's Health