Key points
- Physical activity can make you feel better, function better, and sleep better.
- The amount of physical activity you need depends mostly on your age.
- There are many ways to add physical activity to your life.
Benefits
Physical activity has many immediate and long-term benefits.
Read about benefits of physical activity and see specific benefits for:
Recommendations and Tips
See how much physical activity is recommended for specific groups. Also see what counts for different ages and tips for adding physical activity to your life.
Adults 65 and older
Pregnant and postpartum women
Chronic conditions or disabilities
More information
Featured articles highlight reasons and ways to be physically active.
Learn about ways to measure aerobic physical activity intensity.
Learn common barriers to being physically active and ways to overcome them.
Free apps, websites, and other ways to find new places to be physically active.
Want additional tips and resources to be active?
Learn about Active People, Healthy NationSM, CDC’s national initiative to help people be more physically active.