There are many benefits of becoming active and working toward or becoming physically fit.
Regular physical activity is one of the easiest ways to reduce your risk for chronic disease and to improve your quality of life, but most Americans do not move enough. No matter your age or ability, you can choose to move more for better health and achieve many of the benefits of exercise.
Make physical activity a priority to:
- Improve your memory and brain function (all age groups).
- Protect against many chronic diseases.
- Aid in weight management.
- Lower blood pressure and improve heart health.
- Improve your quality of sleep.
- Reduce feelings of anxiety and depression.
- Combat cancer-related fatigue.
- Improve joint pain and stiffness.
- Maintain muscle strength and balance.
- Increase life span.
Make being active a priority and work toward getting the recommended amount of daily physical activity for your age and health. If pain, a chronic condition, or limited mobility keep you from living a more active lifestyle, a physical therapist can help you overcome barriers to physical activity.
Physical therapists are movement experts who improve quality of life through hands-on care, patient education, and prescribed movement. They treat people of all ages and abilities and empower you to take an active part in your care. After an evaluation, your physical therapist will design a treatment plan for your specific needs and goals.
Choose more movement. Choose better health. Choose physical therapy.
You can contact a physical therapist directly for an evaluation. To locate a physical therapist in your area, visit Find a PT.
Additional Resources
- 3 Strategies to Maintain Health and Fitness (with strength and flexibility plans for all fitness levels)
- Physical Activity page
