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What Is Move Your Way®?
The Move Your Way® campaign was created by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to promote the second edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans.
It aims to help people understand how much physical activity they need to be healthy and encourages Americans to make small changes in their daily life to fit the minimum recommended activity.
In the long term, regular physical activity can help prevent chronic health problems like type 2 diabetes.
In the short term, even small increases in physical activity can boost mood, reduce stress, and improve sleep.
Adults Need a Mix of Physical Activity to Stay Healthy
Moderate-intensity aerobic activity — at least 150 minutes a week
Aerobic activity is anything that gets your heart beating faster — like brisk walking or dancing.
Muscle-strengthening activity — at least 2 days a week
Muscle-strengthening activity is anything that makes your muscles work harder than usual — like lifting weights or doing push-ups.
Break up the 150 minutes over the week however you want
There’s no wrong way to get to 150.
Do 22 minutes/day 7 days a week; 30 minutes/day 5 days a week — whatever works for you. It all adds up!
If you can’t manage 150 minutes this week, do what you can. Even 5 minutes of activity has real health benefits!
Activity Planner
If you have trouble coming up with ways to be active, the Move Your Way ® Activity Planner is a great resource. The planner can help you set goals, choose activities you want to do, and get tips to help you stay motivated. When you’re done, print your plan to track activity throughout the week! Make an activity planner…
For more information about the Move Your Way® Albany County campaign, please email Health@AlbanyCountyNY.gov.
Page launched: February 6, 2025