Get active for National Women’s Health Week!

Celebrate National Women’s Health Week and National Physical Fitness and Sports Month by being active!

Did you knowphysical activity may help lower your risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, and more? It can even help prevent unhealthy weight gain. Now that’s good news!

Being active can also be fun! There are many ways to get moving, such as walking, gardening, kayaking, water aerobics, yoga, and more. Pick an activity that moves your body and is fun for you. You can start small. Try setting aside time for short walks, taking the stairs instead of the elevator, or parking your car farther away from a store’s entrance so you can walk more.

If you’re looking for a challenge, join women across the country by signing up for the WOMAN Challenge! Since 2010, OWH has partnered with the President's Challenge, the premier program of the President's Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition. By joining this free online program, you can set physical activity and nutrition goals and work toward them.

If you have questions, please email womenshealth@hhs.gov.

The National Women’s Health Week Team