{"id":15972,"date":"2024-09-11T16:16:21","date_gmt":"2024-09-11T20:16:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/?page_id=15972"},"modified":"2026-07-10T09:24:58","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T13:24:58","slug":"physical-activity","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/physical-activity\/","title":{"rendered":"Physical Activity"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Physical activity is important for all ages. <a href=\"https:\/\/health.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2019-09\/Physical_Activity_Guidelines_2nd_edition.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans (PDF)<\/a> recommend that each week adults complete <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 2.5 to 5 hours of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity (or cardio) and m<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">uscle-strengthening activities at least 2 times a week.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>If that seems intimidating to you, that\u2019s okay!<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To kick off your physical activity journey, we recommend focusing on two areas &#8211; minutes and moments.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Minutes Matter:<\/strong> Even 5 minutes of physical activity can make a difference and contribute to your overall physical activity goals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Moments Matter:<\/strong> The decisions you make daily can make a difference too, such as taking the stairs instead of the elevator, or parking further away so that you can get more steps in on your way into the store.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Take advantage of your minutes and moments by using the buttons below to find resources that&#8217;ll help you stay motivated and moving!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/physical-activity\/muscle-and-bone-strengthening\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-16164\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-16164\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/pexels-shvetsa-5069334-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A person on an exercise mat with weights.\" width=\"160\" height=\"107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/pexels-shvetsa-5069334-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/pexels-shvetsa-5069334-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/pexels-shvetsa-5069334-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/pexels-shvetsa-5069334-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/pexels-shvetsa-5069334-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/pexels-shvetsa-5069334-105x70.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/pexels-shvetsa-5069334-317x211.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/pexels-shvetsa-5069334-423x282.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/pexels-shvetsa-5069334-634x423.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/pexels-shvetsa-5069334-846x564.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/pexels-shvetsa-5069334-951x634.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/pexels-shvetsa-5069334-1268x845.jpg 1268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 160px) 100vw, 160px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/physical-activity\/muscle-and-bone-strengthening\/\" style=\"text-transform:none;\" ><span class=\"button\"> Muscle and Bone Strengthening <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>There are many benefits to strengthening our muscles and bones including increasing our muscle mass and helping to prevent osteoporosis. Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/physical-activity\/muscle-and-bone-strengthening\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Muscle and Bone Strengthening<\/a> page to learn more and to find exercises you can do to strengthen your muscles and bones.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/physical-activity\/balance-and-flexibility\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-16154\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-16154\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/pexels-ketut-subiyanto-4473622-1024x815.jpg\" alt=\"Woman stretching with her daughter\" width=\"159\" height=\"126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/pexels-ketut-subiyanto-4473622-1024x815.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/pexels-ketut-subiyanto-4473622-300x239.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/pexels-ketut-subiyanto-4473622-768x611.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/pexels-ketut-subiyanto-4473622-1536x1223.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/pexels-ketut-subiyanto-4473622-2048x1630.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/pexels-ketut-subiyanto-4473622-105x84.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/pexels-ketut-subiyanto-4473622-317x252.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/pexels-ketut-subiyanto-4473622-423x337.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/pexels-ketut-subiyanto-4473622-634x505.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/pexels-ketut-subiyanto-4473622-846x673.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/pexels-ketut-subiyanto-4473622-951x757.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/pexels-ketut-subiyanto-4473622-1268x1009.jpg 1268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 159px) 100vw, 159px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/physical-activity\/balance-and-flexibility\/\" style=\"text-transform:none;\" ><span class=\"button\"> Balance and Flexibility <\/span><\/a>\n<p>Balance and flexibility help your body do everyday activities and prevent falls and injuries. Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/physical-activity\/balance-and-flexibility\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Balance and Flexibility<\/a> page to learn more and to find exercises and stretches that target your balance and flexibility.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/physical-activity\/aerobic-exercise\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-16171\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-16171\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/pexels-kampus-6763758-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of playing basketball.\" width=\"158\" height=\"105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/pexels-kampus-6763758-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/pexels-kampus-6763758-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/pexels-kampus-6763758-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/pexels-kampus-6763758-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/pexels-kampus-6763758-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/pexels-kampus-6763758-105x70.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/pexels-kampus-6763758-317x212.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/pexels-kampus-6763758-423x282.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/pexels-kampus-6763758-634x423.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/pexels-kampus-6763758-846x565.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/pexels-kampus-6763758-951x635.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/pexels-kampus-6763758-1268x846.jpg 1268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 158px) 100vw, 158px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/physical-activity\/aerobic-exercise\/\" style=\"text-transform:none;\" ><span class=\"button\"> Aerobic Exercise <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Aerobic activity helps your whole body stay healthy, including your heart and lungs, and helps to decrease your risk of developing certain chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and stroke. Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/physical-activity\/aerobic-exercise\/\">Aerobic Exercise<\/a> page to learn more and to find activities you can do to get your heart rate up!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/physical-activity\/motivation\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-16212\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-16212\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/pexels-tirachard-kumtanom-112571-347135-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"A woman stretching both arms in the air.\" width=\"161\" height=\"107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/pexels-tirachard-kumtanom-112571-347135-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/pexels-tirachard-kumtanom-112571-347135-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/pexels-tirachard-kumtanom-112571-347135-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/pexels-tirachard-kumtanom-112571-347135-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/pexels-tirachard-kumtanom-112571-347135-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/pexels-tirachard-kumtanom-112571-347135-105x70.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/pexels-tirachard-kumtanom-112571-347135-317x212.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/pexels-tirachard-kumtanom-112571-347135-423x282.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/pexels-tirachard-kumtanom-112571-347135-634x423.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/pexels-tirachard-kumtanom-112571-347135-846x565.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/pexels-tirachard-kumtanom-112571-347135-951x635.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/pexels-tirachard-kumtanom-112571-347135-1268x846.jpg 1268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 161px) 100vw, 161px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/physical-activity\/motivation\/\" style=\"text-transform:none;\" ><span class=\"button\"> Motivation <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Staying motivated to stick to your physical activity routine can be challenging. Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/physical-activity\/motivation\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Motivation<\/a> page for resources to help you stick to your movement goals.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Physical activity is important for all ages. The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans (PDF) recommend that each week adults complete 2.5 to 5 hours of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity (or cardio) and muscle-strengthening activities at least 2 times a week. If that seems intimidating to you, that\u2019s okay! 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