Stay Physically Active Year-Round

Physical activity is a vital part of maintaining health and wellness across the lifespan. Recommendations vary according to each person’s age and stage of life, but everyone needs to be moving! Comprehensive information is available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

This publication offers practical tips and ideas for finding fun ways to stay active as the seasons change. You don’t have to pay for a gym membership or expensive equipment. With a little creativity and enthusiasm, you can boost your energy, burn calories, and build stamina by exercising every day. Any amount of movement for any amount of time is better than none! Be sure to consult with your medical doctor before beginning any exercise program.

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This publication is brought to you by AIM for CHangE, which is short for Advancing, Inspiring, Motivating for Community Health through Extension. The award-winning program was launched in 2018 and is made possible with funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

AIM for CHangE works in targeted counties to partner with local community change agents to increase access to healthy foods, identify safe spaces for physical activity, and work toward policy changes for a healthier Mississippi.

Publication 4217 (POD-09-26)

By Keltra Chandler, Program Manager, Biochemistry, Nutrition, and Health Promotion; and Keri Lewis, Communications Consultant, AIM for CHangE.