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Close Up of Overweight Man's BellyThe Price of Inactivity
As adult and childhood obesity levels rise, so does the impact on our nation's health.
 Man and Woman Walking for Exercise American Heart Association Guidelines
Read the American Heart Association Guidelines for Physical Activity.
Older Couple Hugging After a Swim Physical activity improves quality of life
Learn why physical activity improves your quality of life.
 Man and Two Women Running Across a Grassy Field Get Moving? Where do I start?
Discover great ways to get started, even if you've never exercised before.
Woman Lifting Weights Getting Started - Tips for Long-term Success
Plan for success by starting well.
 Boy and Girl Playing Wii Resources to get you moving
Visit our resources for kids and older adults.

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Walk More. Eat Well. Live Longer! The simplest, positive change you can make to effectively improve your heart health is to start walking. It's enjoyable, free, easy, social and great exercise. So join the Start! movement. See change. And use our free tools get you started and keep you motivated. Visit StartWalkingNow.org today!
 
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Go Red For Women BetterU is our free 12-week online program that can save your life. Powered by AHA science, the program offers women a plan, daily reminders, tips, motivational emails and more to achieve better health through small, simple choices. Our Hearts. Our Choice. Choose to be a BetterU at GoRedForWomen.org
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Find out the numbers you need for a healthy heart!


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