Fun Fitness 2025

Let’s Get Moving!

Physical activity is a major component of a healthy lifestyle. Physical activity includes anything that keeps you moving such as walking, dancing, skipping, jumping, swimming, bicycling, or doing housework or yard work. All activities can be modified to meet individual needs and abilities. Maintaining an active lifestyle can have a positive impact on general health plus is related to stress reduction, increase in energy, and enhanced concentration and sleep.

Get Ready

Questions to ask yourself before getting started

Questions to Ask Yourself about Getting Ready to Exercise (PDF, 107K)
Answer these questions to assess how active you are now and why you want to become more active.
Questions to Ask Yourself about Making Regular Physical Activity a Habit (PDF, 998K)
Answer these questions to assess how you can get started and stay more active.
Questions to Ask Yourself about Everyday Activities (PDF, 209K)
Answer these questions to assess what everyday activities are important to you and which ones you want to make sure you can continue to do as you age.
Questions to Ask Yourself about Your Exercise and Physical Activity Barriers (PDF, 749K)
Answer these questions to assess if there are barriers that keep you from starting or continuing to be active on a regular basis.

Plan your fitness

You may be surprised by the many different ways you can get the recommended amount of physical activity each week.

Track your progress

Move Your Way Activity Planner

HHS, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

Choose activities that you want to do, and create a weekly plan for getting active.

Move Your Way: Tips for Busy Days

HHS, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

Watch this video for tips on being active while getting tasks and chores done.

Exercise and Physical Activity Tracking Tools

HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Aging

Use these printable worksheets to create a physical activity plan, find motivation, set goals, and track your progress.

Healthy resources for fitness

Get Fit For Life: Exercise & Physical Activity for Healthy Aging

HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Aging

Learn about the benefits of exercise and physical activity for older adults. Plus, find detailed information on how to get started, exercise safely, and stay on track.

How Older Adults Can Get Started with Exercise

HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Aging

Discover tips for becoming more active as an older adult, including how to get started and set fitness goals.

Starting to Exercise Again after a Break

HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Aging

Looking to get back on track with your exercise routine? Check out these tips.

Guide to Physical Activity

HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Obesity Education Initiative

Find information on the benefits of physical activity, examples of moderate physical activity, and advice for beginners.

Active at Any Size

HHS, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Weight-control Information Network

Learn about being active at any size while having fun and feeling good doing it.

Additional Resources

Exercise Videos for Older Adults

HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Aging

Follow along to sample workout videos for older adults, including these and more:

4 Flexibility and Cool Down Exercises for Older Adults (10 minutes)
15-minute Workout for Older Adults
6 Flexibility Exercises for Older Adults (20 minutes)

Foundational Movements

Department of Defense, Uniformed Services University, Consortium for Health and Military Performance

Discover how to safely perform different strength exercises, including:

Carries (e.g. farmer's carry)
Deadlifts
Lunges
Pull Movements (e.g. rows)
Push Movements (e.g. overhead press)
Squats