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Exercise

Use these ideas to get moving more every day.

Teens Participating in the Summer Wellness Programs

Teens Participating in the Summer Wellness Programs

Palo Alto Medical Foundation

Why Should You Exercise?

Physical activity will help you look and feel better. Your skin, hair, posture and muscle tone will all improve. You'll be stronger and you'll have more energy.

Activity also helps you avoid depression, stress and boredom. You'll be more alert mentally. Thinking more clearly can even help your grades. And being active is fun!

Just 30 Minutes a Day

Experts say just 30 minutes of activity on most days will help you stay healthier. Adding exercise into your life may be easier than you think. You can break up the 30 minutes into shorter intervals.

Just make sure you exercise in at least 10-minute intervals that each get your heart rate up. Work out hard enough so that you lightly sweat and your heart beats faster, but not so hard that you can't talk while exercising.

How Can You Find the Time to Exercise?

Here are ways to make activity part of your daily life:

  • Instead of getting a ride or taking the bus, walk or ride your bike to school, work or the mall.
  • When you're hanging out with friends, play Frisbee or basketball.
  • On a date? Try going dancing instead of going to a movie.
  • Turn off the TV, video games or computer for the afternoon. Do something active instead.
  • Join a team at school. Or check out your local parks and recreation leagues.
  • Do something fun! Hike, surf, skateboard.
  • Hanging out at the beach or pool? Jump in and take a swim.

Last Reviewed: June 2019

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