Physical Activity Resources
Physical activity promotes overall health in many ways. Some of these include improving self-esteem and feelings of well-being, which work to reduce depression and anxiety; helping to build and maintain bones, muscles, and joints; building endurance and muscle strength; helping manage weight and control blood pressure; and reducing the risk of heart disease, colon cancer, and type 2 diabetes.
Visit these websites for general physical activity recommendations and resources.
- www.mypyramid.gov
- www.americanheart.org
- www.cdc.gov
- www.smallstep.gov
- www.nhlbi.nih.gov
- www.n-lightennebraska.com
- www.ymcalincoln.org
- www.lincolninmotion.org
- www.lincoln.ne.gov/city/parks
- www.diabetes.org