Get Active

Active living is a way of life that integrates physical activity into daily routines. The goal for adults is to accumulate at least 30 minutes of activity each day, 60 minutes for children. Individuals may achieve this by walking or bicycling for transportation, exercise or pleasure; playing in the park; working in the yard; taking the stairs; and using recreation facilities.

Get Active Orlando aims to promote and enable physical activity that gets you moving in ways that are comfortable and convenient for you and that fit into your lifestyle.
 
Get Active Orlando encourages YOU to join the physical activity movement! Join the thousands of people of all ages in every corner of our community who have found exciting ways to make physical activity an important part of their day. Getting more physically active can change your life. You'll feel more energetic, less stressed, sleep better and feel more relaxed, have stronger muscles and bones, better health, and more independence in later life.
 
There are many reasons why active living is a good idea for you and your family. It’s fun to be active together as a family and with friends. Kids who are active keep busy out of school and learn better in school. It’s a good way to meet new people.
 
Being active can help protect you against heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, arthritis, depression and some types of cancer. Along with healthy eating, physical activity helps you maintain a healthy weight.
 
To get started you need to decide to be active every day – and you need to find activities that you enjoy!

 

Benefits

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Barriers
Would you like to do more physical activity but do not know how to make it a part of your life?

 
Take a look at some common barriers to physical activity and ways to overcome them. You CAN make regular physical activity a part of your life!
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