Physical Activity

Physical activity can improve health and lower risk for heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, depression and some cancers. Physical activity also helps with weight control and improved academic and work success.

Regular physical activity is very important for keeping good health:

• Helps with weight control
• Reduces your risk of cardiovascular disease (heart disease)
• Reduces your risk for type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome
• Reduces your risk for some cancers (physically active people have a lower risk of colon cancer and breast cancer compared to people who are not active)
• Improves your mental health and mood
• Increases your chance of living longer

Spokane Counts 2015- Physical Activity (Adult)

Spokane Counts 2015- Physical Activity (Youth)

Start Healthy. Start Now.

Physical activity recommendations from the CDC for each age group:

Children (6 to 17 years old)

Adults (18 to 64 years old)

Older adults (65 and older)

Pregnant or Postpartum Women

Physical Activity (DOH)

Physical Activity in WA State (DOH)

Examples of Physical Activity (CDC)