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One Hour of Physical Activity

Strive to get at least ONE hour of physical activity every day.

Physical activity is any body movement that uses energy. Most kids and adults don’t spend enough time moving their bodies every day. At least 60 minutes of physical activity daily is recommended for kids and at least 30 minutes daily is recommended for adults. Kids should try to get their hearts pumping and get breathless from physical activity at least once a day.

Regular physical activity helps us to have strong and healthy hearts, bones, and muscles, and to achieve or maintain a healthy weight. People who are active may have an increased ability to learn, feel more energetic, and sleep better.

Tips for Success:

• Be active together. Use physical activity as family bonding time.
• Talk with your kids while walking the dog or shooting hoops.
• Strive to get at least ONE hour of physical activity every day.
• Regular physical activity helps us to have strong and healthy hearts, bones, and muscles, and to achieve or maintain a healthy weight.
• People who are active may have an increased ability to learn, feel
  more energetic, and sleep better.
• Insert physical activity into the things you already do. Park farther away from store entrances. Take the stairs instead of the elevator.
• Set up a safe area in your home where active play is OK—nasty
  weather is no excuse.
• Set your weekend in motion by planning active family fun. Try a hike, a walk through the zoo, a dip in the local pool, or toss a frisbee in the park.
• Choose activities at different levels of intensity, like slow walking and fast dancing.

More Information
More "One" information and resources can be found at our 5-2-1-Almost None Fact Sheets and Guides.

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