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Be Active - Women

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Be Active - Kids and Teens

Be Active - Older Adults

Fitness Challenges

 

 

 

 

 

 








Federal Government Resources

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Women's Health: Prevention Works for Women
On this site, you will find physical activity topics A-Z and numerous links to information related to physical activity.  Also has information on healthy living.

Physical Activity - Exercise
The womenshealth.gov site has information on how can physical activity improve your health, how much physical activity to do, how to prevent injuries and information for larger women and women with disabilities.

Physical Activity and Health
A 2-page highlights of the Surgeon General's report on the benefits of physical activity for women.

Staying Active and Eating Healthy  
Women of all ages can improve their health by making wise choices about eating and physical activity.  This site offers several healthy eating and physical activity tips and resources.

Non Federal Government Resources
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President's Challenge - You're it. Get fit!  
A central component of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, the President's Challenge - You're it. Get fit! - encourages all Americans to make being active part of their everyday lives. This website is the interactive component of that challenge and provides information for kids, teens, adults, seniors, teachers and physical activity advocates on how to register, track progress, calculate fitness and earn awards for meeting goals.

Take the President's Challenge: The Active Lifestyle and Presidential Champions Programs.  
This booklet gives an overview of the President's Challenge, provides information on using a pedometer, a six week activity log and an order form for awards and other Challenge materials.