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Get Active!


Did you know that even things that don’t look like exercise can count toward your daily physical activity? The real bonus is that increasing your daily physical activity can give you immediate rewards, such as:

  • Lifting your mood;
  • Helping you sleep better; and
  • Improving your focus

Over time, your increased movement will pay off by:

  • Improving your mental health;
  • Helping you manage your weight;
  • Strengthening your bones and muscles; and
  • Decreasing your risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and hypertension
Where to Get ActiveAustin Moves!
Active Austin 10-Week Challenge
HEALTH BENEFITS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FOR ADULTS

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READ AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY’S FIRST-EVER ACTIVE LIVING PLAN

The plan recommendations and/or the executive summary can be read on SpeakUp Austin.
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HOW MUCH PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IS ENOUGH?

Do you know how much physical activity you should be getting? Check out:

CDC Recommendations on Physical Activity

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KNOW THE BENEFITS

COMMON BENEFITS OF EXERCISE

  • Increases energy
  • Improves memory
  • Improves sleep
  • Improves mood
  • Decreases weight
  • Decreases osteoporosis, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and some cancers and much more!

STEPPING ON PROGRAM

The program has been suspended until further notice to ensure the safety of all potential participants during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Stepping On for falls prevention program is a free, evidence-based, licensed program, provided via one 2-hour workshop per week for 7-weeks, with one 3-hour booster class. To discuss a Stepping On for fall prevention series at your site once the program resumes, please contact Denise Geleitsmann at512-972-5120or[email protected].
Learn more about the Austin Public Health Injury Prevention program visit https://www.austintexas.gov/department/injury-prevention

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