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In the United States, physical activity, overweight, and obesity: -are top two leading health indicators listed in the government document Healthy People 2010

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28.0% of Americans, or 80.2 million people, aged six and older are physically inactive. That’s a more than a quarter of the population.

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Today, approximately 1 in 3 adults (34.0%) and 1 in 6 children and adolescents (16.2%) are obese. Obesity-related conditions include heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes, which are among the leading causes of death.

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Physically active overweight or obese people significantly reduced their risk for disease with regular physical activity.

Physical activity can reduce your risk for type 2 diabetes.

Studies show that physically active people are less likely to develop coronary heart disease than those who are inactive.

Prevent and better control some risk factors for heart disease: like blood cholesterol, diabetes and hypertension.

Improve muscle and bone health.

Improve sleep

Control weight

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Less active and less fit people have a greater risk of developing high blood pressure.

Lack of physical activity can add to feelings of anxiety and depression.

Physical inactivity may increase the risk of certain cancers.

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Decrease the risk of diseases

endurance of a person's breathing and heart function

muscular strength

flexibility

body composition

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Walking, running, taking the stairs instead of the elevator, playing sports, or dancing at a party.

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Eat healthy
Value yourself
Take care of your body
Surround yourself with good people
Learn how to deal with stress
Avoid alcohol and other drugs
Get help when you need it