Fitness

Learn how staying fit promotes good health and physical condition, especially as the result of exercise and proper nutrition.

• Addressing Barriers to Fitness and Recreation for Individuals with Disabilities (PDF, 812 KB) - Discusses common barriers pertaining to physical activities for individuals with disabilities and discusses methods to overcome these barriers.
• America's Great Outdoors Presidential Memorandum (April, 2010) - This programs contains guidance on enabling families to spend more time outdoors, building on "Let's Move" initiative.
• CDC's Body & Mind (BAM!)Animated Health Website - A variety of resources geared towards kids on topics such as food and nutrition, physical activities and safety.
• Fitness Fundamentals: Guidelines for Personal Exercise Programs (PDF, 612 KB) - Information to help you reach the end of your path to physical fitness.
• United We Serve/Let's Read. Let's Move. Initiative - Seeks to combat childhood obesity and summer reading loss by engaging youth in summer reading and physical activity, as well as by providing access to healthy, affordable food.