Why May?  Spring is in full bloom — it´s nature's time for renewal. Inspired by the season´s changes, we too are encour- aged to embark on new beginnings. With summer just ahead, fun and new adventures beckon at the beach and in the mountains and forests, at secluded lakes, rivers and streams, and at the pool, the tennis court, the golf course, the playing field and the track. All offer physical activity and fitness opportunities for you and your family, friends, co-workers, organizations and groups, and communities. To make the most of the magnificent outdoors and recreation opportu- nities of summer, we need to be ready to take part in the fun.

We challenge you to bring this message to your family, work- place, organization, and community: commit now to a pro- gram of regular physical activity during May Month. If you move for 30 minutes a day every day this month, you'll be on your way to an active summer of fun and fitness; children need to be active for 60 minutes a day — running, skating, climbing, whatever keeps them moving. In just a few weeks, you can build up to a level of physical activity fitness that will let you enjoy hiking, swimming, running, team sports and many other physical activities this summer. Everyone benefits from regular physical activity — babies, children, adults, the elderly, people with disabilities, and people with serious health conditions.

To help you and your family, group or community commit to a physical activity/fitness program for May Month, the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports offers these incentives, tips and resources: