nih-gov/magazine.medlineplus.gov/topic/physical-activity/index.html
2025-02-26 13:17:41 -05:00

653 lines
31 KiB
HTML
Raw Permalink Blame History

This file contains ambiguous Unicode characters

This file contains Unicode characters that might be confused with other characters. If you think that this is intentional, you can safely ignore this warning. Use the Escape button to reveal them.

<!doctype html>
<html dir="ltr" lang="en">
<head>
<!-- meta data -->
<meta charset="utf-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="initial-scale=1">
<link rel='canonical' href='https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/topic/physical-activity'>
<title>Articles about Physical Activity | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine</title>
<meta property="og:url" content="https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/topic/physical-activity">
<link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/topic/physical-activity/">
<link rel="alternate" hreflang="es" href="https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/es/topic/actividad-fisica/">
<meta name="google-site-verification" content="1vqBPMloWNSvBFlS5qlOUjpWHxdv1TfmfFrH-tfYpcs" />
<!-- styles -->
<link rel="shortcut icon" type="image/x-icon" href="/images/design/favicon.ico">
<link href="/css/font-awesome.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" media="all">
<link href="/css/uswds.min.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" media="all">
<!-- link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" media="all" href="https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/?css=custom/styles-2020.v.1632316900" / -->
<link href="/css/style.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" media="all">
<link href="/css/slick.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css">
<link href="/css/responsive.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" media="all">
<!-- fluid styles -->
<link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" media="all" href="https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/?css=custom/fluid-styles.v.1702498498" />
<!-- google tag manager -->
<script>(function(w,d,s,l,i){w[l]=w[l]||[];w[l].push({'gtm.start':new Date().getTime(),event:'gtm.js'});var f=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],j=d.createElement(s),dl=l!='dataLayer'?'&l='+l:'';j.async=true;j.src= 'https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id='+i+dl;f.parentNode.insertBefore(j,f);})(window,document,'script','dataLayer','GTM-MMVM77');</script>
</head>
<body>
<noscript><iframe src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/ns.html?id=GTM-MMVM77" height="0" width="0" style="display:none;visibility:hidden" title="googletagmanager"></iframe></noscript>
<a class="usa-skipnav" href="#main-content">Skip to main content</a>
<!-- Wrapper -->
<div class="wrapper">
<div id="top"></div>
<!-- Container -->
<header role="banner">
<div class="usa-accordion">
<div class="usa-header-top">
<div class="usa-grid">
<div class="usa-width-one-half top_logo">
<div class="usa-top-logo ">
<img src="/themes/ee/site/default/asset/img/common/nlm-logo-new.svg" alt="National Library of Medicine">
</div>
</div>
</div>
<!--<div class="usa-banner-content usa-grid usa-accordion-content" id="gov-banner">
<div class="usa-banner-guidance-gov usa-width-one-half">
<img class="usa-banner-icon usa-media_block-img" src="/images/design/icon-dot-gov-white.svg" alt="Dot gov">
<div class="usa-media_block-body">
<p>
The .gov means its official.<br>Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you're on a federal government site.
</p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="usa-banner-guidance-ssl usa-width-one-half">
<img class="usa-banner-icon usa-media_block-img" src="/images/design/icon-https-white.svg" alt="Https">
<div class="usa-media_block-body">
<p>
The site is secure.<br> The <em>https://</em> ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.
</p>
</div>
</div>
</div>-->
</div>
</div>
<div class="usa-grid usa-logo-grid">
<div class="nih-logo">
<img src="/images/design/nih-mobile.svg" alt="NIH logo">
</div>
<div class="usa-width-two-thirds">
<div class="usa-logo">
<a href="/"><img src="/images/design/medlineplus-logo2.png" alt="Medlineplus"></a>
</div>
<div class="tagline">
<p>Trusted Health Information from the National Institutes of Health</p>
</div>
<button class="usa-menu-btn">Menu</button>
</div>
<div class="usa-width-one-third">
<div class="lang-mobile">
<a href="https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/es/topic/actividad-fisica/">Español</a>
</div>
<div class="usa-social">
<ul>
<li>
<a href="https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/es/topic/actividad-fisica/">Español</a>
</li>
<li><a href="https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/home/nih-medlineplus-magazine.feed"><i class="fa fa-rss-square" aria-hidden="true"></i>rss</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/nationallibraryofmedicine"><i class="fa fa-facebook-square" aria-hidden="true"></i>facebook</a></li>
<li><a href="https://twitter.com/NLM_NIH" target="_blank"><img src=/images/uploads/multimedia/twitter.svg class="twit" alt="Twitter"></a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/NLMNIH"><i class="fa fa-youtube-square" aria-hidden="true"></i>youtube</a></li>
<li><a href="https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USNLMOCPL/subscriber/new?preferences=true"><i class="fa fa-envelope" aria-hidden="true"></i></a></li>
</ul>
</div>
<div class="usa-search-box">
<form class="usa-search usa-search-small" id="search_form" action="https://search.usa.gov/search" accept-charset="UTF-8" method="get" data-publisher-ignored="yes">
<input name="utf8" type="hidden" value="&#x2713;" /><input type="hidden" name="affiliate" id="affiliate" value="mlp-mag" />
<div role="search">
<label for="basic-search-field-small">Search</label>
<input id="basic-search-field-small" type="search" class="search-form usagov-search-autocomplete" placeholder="Search..." name="query" autocomplete="off" >
<button type="submit" name="commit"><i class="fa fa-search"></i>Search</button>
</div>
</form>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</header>
<div class="usa-navbar-section" role="navigation">
<!-- navbar -->
<div class="usa-grid">
<nav role="navigation" class="usa-nav">
<div class="usa-nav-inner">
<button class="usa-nav-close">
<img src="/images/design/close.svg" alt="close">
</button>
<ul class="usa-nav-primary usa-accordion">
<li>
<button class="usa-accordion-button usa-nav-link" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="extended-nav-section-one">
<span>Health A-Z</span>
</button>
<ul id="extended-nav-section-one" class="usa-nav-submenu" aria-hidden="true">
<li>
<a href="/topic/anxiety/">Anxiety</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="/topic/antidepressants/">Antidepressants</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="/topic/breast-cancer/">Breast Cancer</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="/topic/cholesterol/">Cholesterol</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="/topic/COVID-19/">COVID-19</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="/topic/hypothyroidism/">Hypothyroidism</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="/topic/palliative-care/">Palliative Care</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="/topic/physical-activity/">Physical Activity</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="/topic/skin-conditions/">Skin Conditions</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="/topics/"><strong>View all topics</strong></a>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
<button class="usa-accordion-button usa-nav-link" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="extended-nav-section-two">
<span>NIH Research</span>
</button>
<ul id="extended-nav-section-two" class="usa-nav-submenu" aria-hidden="true">
<li>
<a href="/research-highlights/">Research Highlights</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="/nih-technology-breakthroughs/">NIH Technology Breakthroughs</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="/meet-the-researcher/">Meet the Researchers</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="/nih-resources/">Resources at NIH</a>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
<button class="usa-accordion-button usa-nav-link" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="extended-nav-section-three">
<span>Issues</span>
</button>
<ul id="extended-nav-section-three" class="usa-nav-submenu" aria-hidden="true">
<li>
<a href="/issues/current">Current Issue</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="/issues/past-issues/">Past Issues</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="/issues/issue-archive">Archived Issues</a>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
<button class="usa-accordion-button usa-nav-link" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="extended-nav-section-five">
<span>Multimedia</span>
</button>
<ul id="extended-nav-section-five" class="usa-nav-submenu" aria-hidden="true">
<li>
<a href="/multimedia/video/">Video</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="/multimedia/infographics/">Infographics</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="/multimedia/health-fast-facts/">Health Fast Facts</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="/multimedia/landing/">All Multimedia</a>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
<button class="usa-accordion-button usa-nav-link" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="extended-nav-section-six">
<span>About</span>
</button>
<ul id="extended-nav-section-six" class="usa-nav-submenu" aria-hidden="true">
<li>
<a href="/about/the-magazine-team">Contact us</a>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
<button class="usa-accordion-button usa-nav-link" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="extended-nav-section-four">
<span>Subscribe</span>
</button>
<ul id="extended-nav-section-four" class="usa-nav-submenu" aria-hidden="true">
<li>
<a href="/subscribe/">Email Updates</a>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<div class="usa-search-box">
<form class="usa-search usa-search-small" id="search_form_mobile" action="https://search.usa.gov/search" accept-charset="UTF-8" method="get" data-publisher-ignored="yes">
<input name="utf8" type="hidden" value="&#x2713;" /><input type="hidden" name="affiliate" id="affiliate-mobile" value="mlp-mag" />
<div role="search">
<label for="basic-search-field-small-mobile">Search</label>
<input id="basic-search-field-small-mobile" type="search" class="search-form" placeholder="Search..." name="query" autocomplete="off" >
<button type="submit" name="commit"><i class="fa fa-search"></i>Search</button>
</div>
</form>
</div>
</div>
</nav>
</div>
</div>
<main>
<!--banner-->
<section class="usa-grid usa-section" role="main" aria-labelledby="main" id="main-content">
<div class="inner_heading">
<h1 id="main">Physical Activity</h1></div>
<div class="usa-width-two-thirds article_content inner_article_content">
<div>
<div class="heading">
<h2 id="region1">Featured Articles : Physical Activity</h2>
</div>
<div class="usa-width-one-half article_padding ">
<div class="article_img">
<img src="/images/uploads/main_images/_main_article_list/exercise-is-for-everyone-lee.jpg" alt="I-Min Lee, M.D., Sc.D., studied how many steps could improve health for older women.">
</div>
<div class="article_text">
<span><i class="fa fa-clock-o" aria-hidden="true"></i> May 06, 2021</span>
<h2 id="region3254"><a href="/article/physical-activity-isnt-just-for-athletes-its-for-everyone/">Physical activity isn&#39;t just for athletes—it&#39;s for everyone</a></h2>
<p>Finding time and energy to exercise can be hard. But I-Min Lee, M.D., Sc.D., wants to reframe how...</p>
<span class="tag">
<i class="fa fa-tag" aria-hidden="true"></i>
<a href="/topic/physical-activity/">Physical Activity</a>
</span>
</div>
</div>
<div class="usa-width-one-half article_padding article_blog">
<div class="article_img">
<img src="/images/uploads/main_images/_main_article_list/physical-activity-damon-swift.jpg" alt="Damon Swift, Ph.D. (pictured with patients), studies physical activity and weight management.">
</div>
<div class="article_text">
<span><i class="fa fa-clock-o" aria-hidden="true"></i> April 01, 2021</span>
<h2 id="region3240"><a href="/article/physical-activity-does-more-than-help-you-look-good/">Physical activity does more than help you look good</a></h2>
<p>Damon Swift, Ph.D., studies exercise training and risk factors for heart-related disease. He spoke about recent research in this...</p>
<span class="tag">
<i class="fa fa-tag" aria-hidden="true"></i>
<a href="/topic/physical-activity/">Physical Activity</a>
</span>
</div>
</div>
<br class="clear"> <div class="usa-width-one-half article_padding ">
<div class="article_img">
<img src="/images/uploads/main_images/_main_article_list/physical-activity-tips-older-adults.jpg" alt="Flexibility exercises, like yoga, can help maintain mobility as you age.">
</div>
<div class="article_text">
<span><i class="fa fa-clock-o" aria-hidden="true"></i> March 11, 2021</span>
<h2 id="region3242"><a href="/article/4-physical-activity-tips-for-older-adults/">4 physical activity tips for older adults</a></h2>
<p>Regular physical activity is great for your mental and physical health. It also helps you stay independent as you age.
...</p>
<span class="tag">
<i class="fa fa-tag" aria-hidden="true"></i>
<a href="/topic/physical-activity/">Physical Activity</a>
</span>
</div>
</div>
<div class="usa-width-one-half article_padding article_blog">
<div class="article_img">
<img src="/images/uploads/main_images/_main_article_list/fitness-keep-it-going-3.jpg" alt="Measuring your exercise progress can help you stay motivated. ">
</div>
<div class="article_text">
<span><i class="fa fa-clock-o" aria-hidden="true"></i> February 23, 2021</span>
<h2 id="region3194"><a href="/article/keep-it-going-how-to-stick-with-a-fitness-routine/">Keep it going! How to stick with a fitness routine</a></h2>
<p>Sticking to a fitness routine isn&#39;t always easy with family, work, hobbies, and everything in between. These tips can...</p>
<span class="tag">
<i class="fa fa-tag" aria-hidden="true"></i>
<a href="/topic/physical-activity/">Physical Activity</a>
</span>
</div>
</div>
<br class="clear"> <div class="usa-width-one-half article_padding ">
<div class="article_img">
<img src="/images/uploads/main_images/_main_article_list/gary-gibbons-980.jpg" alt="Gary H. Gibbons, M.D. is the director of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.">
</div>
<div class="article_text">
<span><i class="fa fa-clock-o" aria-hidden="true"></i> February 04, 2021</span>
<h2 id="region3212"><a href="/article/recognizing-american-heart-month/">Recognizing American Heart Month</a></h2>
<p>The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) is excited to work with the National Library of Medicine on NIH...</p>
<span class="tag">
<i class="fa fa-tag" aria-hidden="true"></i>
<a href="/topic/physical-activity/">Physical Activity</a>
</span>
</div>
</div>
<div class="usa-width-one-half article_padding article_blog">
<div class="article_img">
<img src="/images/uploads/main_images/_main_article_list/physical-activity-sara-santiago.png" alt="Sara Santiago likes to run and lift weights to stay active.">
</div>
<div class="article_text">
<span><i class="fa fa-clock-o" aria-hidden="true"></i> February 04, 2021</span>
<h2 id="region3200"><a href="/article/personal-story-sara-santiago/">Personal Story: Sara Santiago</a></h2>
<p>Sara Santiago, 40, was never an athlete. She joined gyms and exercised on occasion, but never found a routine she could...</p>
<span class="tag">
<i class="fa fa-tag" aria-hidden="true"></i>
<a href="/topic/physical-activity/">Physical Activity</a>
</span>
</div>
</div>
<br class="clear"> <div class="usa-width-one-half article_padding ">
<div class="article_img">
<img src="/images/uploads/main_images/_main_article_list/demarcus-ware.jpg" alt="Eating healthy foods and snacks helps DeMarcus Ware stay fueled for physical activity.">
</div>
<div class="article_text">
<span><i class="fa fa-clock-o" aria-hidden="true"></i> January 28, 2021</span>
<h2 id="region3192"><a href="/article/retired-nfl-star-demarcus-ware-is-in-the-best-shape-of-his-life/">Retired NFL star DeMarcus Ware is in the best shape of his life</a></h2>
<p>Retired National Football League (NFL) defensive superstar DeMarcus Ware won millions of fans with his ability to conquer and defeat...</p>
<span class="tag">
<i class="fa fa-tag" aria-hidden="true"></i>
<a href="/topic/physical-activity/">Physical Activity</a>
</span>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="usa-width-one-third aside_content">
<aside>
<div role="complementary" aria-labelledby="video">
<div class="heading video-title">
<h3 id="video">Latest Video</h3>
</div>
<div class="regular video_section">
<div class="item">
<iframe width="300" height="215" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/A9pbzFAqaho?rel=0&amp;showinfo=0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen title="Celiac Disease in Video"></iframe>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="usa-grid explore_section padding-0">
<div class="heading">
<h3>MedlinePlus.gov Covers Over 1000 Health Topics</h3>
</div>
<div>
<p>Produced by the National Library of Medicine, the world's largest medical library, it brings you information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand. MedlinePlus offers reliable, up-to-date health information, anytime, anywhere, for free.</p>
<a href="https://www.medlineplus.gov" class="usa-button usa-external_link-alt" target="_blank">Visit MedlinePlus.gov</a>
</div>
</div>
</aside>
</div>
</section>
</main>
<!-- Segment 1: topic -->
<!-- <section class="inbox_section" role="region" aria-labelledby="subscribe">
<div class="usa-grid" id="subscribe">
<h2>Trusted health information delivered to your inbox</h2>
<form id="GD-snippet-form" action=
"https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USNLMMP/subscribers/qualify" accept-charset="UTF-8" method="post"><input name="utf8" type="hidden" value="&#x2713;" data-publisher-ignored="yes" /><input type="hidden" name="authenticity_token" value="yZ0SpTi1i9jOE2hqCnIK4EjbIKRWglj/Ltq7aX3F3KkWcqkCFRAIpzz0areoLIpVXiD7vKKJdHug07v6QWruaQ==" />
<p>Enter your email below</p>
<label for="signup">Sign</label>
<input id="signup" type="email" class="input_form" placeholder="Enter email address here ..." required>
<button type="submit" class="submit_btn">Sign up</button>
</form>
</div>
</section> -->
<footer role="contentinfo">
<div class="footer_top">
<div class="usa-grid">
<div class="usa-width-one-fourth footer_bottom_right">
<div class="" aria-label="Social Links">
<p class="font-white mt-1 mb--1"><a href="https://www.nlm.nih.gov/socialmedia/index.html"> Connect with NLM</a></p>
<ul>
<!--<li><a href="/home/nih-medlineplus-magazine" target="_blank"><i class="fa fa-rss-square" aria-hidden="true"></i>rss</a></li> -->
<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/nationallibraryofmedicine" target="_blank"><img src=/images/uploads/multimedia/facebook.svg alt="Facebook"></a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-library-of-medicine-nlm/" target="_blank"><img src=/images/uploads/multimedia/linkedin.svg alt="LinkedIn"></a></li>
<li><a href="https://twitter.com/NLM_NIH" target="_blank"><img src=/images/uploads/multimedia/twitter.svg alt="Twitter"></a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/NLMNIH" target="_blank"><img src=/images/uploads/multimedia/youtube.svg alt="YouTube"></a></li>
<li><a href="https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USNLMOCPL/subscriber/new?preferences=true" target="_blank"><img src=/images/uploads/multimedia/mail.svg alt="email"></a></li>
</ul>
</div>
</div>
<div class="usa-width-one-fourth mt-1">
<p class="font-white">National Library of Medicine
<br>8600 Rockville Pike
<br> Bethesda, MD 20894
</p>
</div>
<div class="footer_top_middle" role="navigation" aria-label="Footer Menu">
<ul class="usa-width-one-fourth footer_list mt-1">
<li><a href="https://www.nlm.nih.gov/web_policies.html" class="text-white"> Web Policies </a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.nih.gov/institutes-nih/nih-office-director/office-communications-public-liaison/freedom-information-act-office" class="" target="_blank">FOIA</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.hhs.gov/vulnerability-disclosure-policy/index.html" class="" target="_blank" id="anch_87">HHS Vulnerability Disclosure</a></li>
</ul>
<ul class="usa-width-one-fourth mt-1">
<li><a href="https://support.nlm.nih.gov/" class="" target="_blank">NLM Support Center</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.nlm.nih.gov/accessibility.html" class="" target="_blank">Accessibility</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nlm.nih.gov/careers/jobopenings.html" class="" target="_blank">Careers</a></li>
</ul>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="footer_bottom">
<div class="usa-grid">
<div class="footer_bottom_left" role="navigation" aria-label="Footer External Links">
<p class="text-center text-white"> <a class="text-white" href="//www.nlm.nih.gov/">NLM</a> | <a class="text-white" href="https://www.nih.gov/">NIH</a> | <a class="text-white" href="https://www.hhs.gov/">HHS</a> | <a class="text-white" href="https://www.usa.gov/">USA.gov</a></p>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<a href="#top" class="scroll-btn scroll fa fa-angle-up"><i>Go to top</i></a>
</footer>
</div>
<script src="https://code.jquery.com/jquery-3.6.0.slim.min.js" integrity="sha256-u7e5khyithlIdTpu22PHhENmPcRdFiHRjhAuHcs05RI=" crossorigin="anonymous"></script>
<!-- script src="https://code.jquery.com/jquery-3.3.1.slim.min.js" integrity="sha256-3edrmyuQ0w65f8gfBsqowzjJe2iM6n0nKciPUp8y+7E=" crossorigin="anonymous"></script -->
<script src="/js/uswds.min.js"></script>
<!-- script src="/js/jquery-1.9.1.min.js"></script -->
<!-- script src="/js/jquery.easing.1.3.js"></script -->
<script src="/js/slick.min.js"></script>
<script src="/js/jquery.easing.1.4.min.js"></script>
<script src="/js/custom.js?t=1740550611"></script>
<script>
//<![CDATA[
var usasearch_config = {siteHandle:"mlp-mag"};
var script = document.createElement("script");
script.type = "text/javascript";
script.src = "//search.usa.gov/javascripts/remote.loader.js";
document.getElementsByTagName("head")[0].appendChild(script);
//]]>
</script>
<script src="https://www.nlm.nih.gov/coop_all.js"></script>
<script>
var createCookie = function(name, value, days) {
if (days) {
var date = new Date();AC
date.setTime(date.getTime() + (days * 24 * 60 * 60 * 1000));
var expires = '; expires=' + date.toGMTString();
}
else var expires = '';
document.cookie = name + '=' + value + expires + '; path=/';
};
var readCookie = function(name) {
var nameEQ = name + '=';
var ca = document.cookie.split(';');
for (var i = 0; i < ca.length; i++) {
var c = ca[i];
while (c.charAt(0) == ' ') c = c.substring(1, c.length);
if (c.indexOf(nameEQ) == 0) return c.substring(nameEQ.length, c.length);
}
return null;
};
var eraseCookie = function(name) {
createCookie(name, '', -1);
};
function coopcookie() {
$(".insertcoop").hide();
createCookie("coop", "hidden");
};
if (!readCookie("coop"))
{
if (coopMedlinePlusMagazineSpa && window.location.href.includes("medlineplus.gov/es/"))
{
$( "header" ).append( $(coopMedlinePlusMagazineSpa) );
}
else
{
if (coopMedlinePlusMagazineEng)
{
$( "header" ).append( $(coopMedlinePlusMagazineEng) );
}
}
}
if (readCookie("coop"))
{$(".insertcoop").hide();}
else
{$(".insertcoop").show();}
</script>
</body>
</html>