Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans | HHS.gov

Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans | HHS.gov

Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans

The Department of Health and Human Services issued the federal government's first-ever Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans in 2008 to help Americans understand the types and amounts of physical activity that offer important health benefits. Physical activity is any form of exercise or movement of the body that uses energy. Some of your daily life activities—doing active chores around the house, yard work, walking the dog—are examples. HHS has now released the second edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans.