Being Active

Header Image:

Being Active

Being Active is an important part of living a happy, healthy life. Here, you will find fun and easy videos to follow to be active wherever works best for you. Encourage the whole family to join in and get moving together!

A great goal is to be active 150 minutes a week, or 30 minutes a day, five days a week. This can be all at once or split up throughout the day. Even 5 or 10 minutes a day is a great start.

Being active should increase your heart rate so that you notice yourself breathing deeper. A good test is if your breathing makes singing or carrying on a conversation difficult. That means your heart rate is up!

Being Active: Aim for 20

Header Image:

A boy and a man reaching an arm up while holding a can in both hands.

20 minutes is all it takes for a quality session of being active! During your next activity, aim for 20 minutes!

Being Active: Be Active Daily

Header Image:

It's easy to be active daily! (No gym membership needed.)

Being Active: Combo Walk

Header Image:

Walking is a great way to be active, especially when joined by a friend or family member! Watch the video below for tips on adding walking with a partner as a way of being active.

Being Active: Core Strength

Header Image:

Learn some easy ways to improve your Core Strength with this video that shows you - and your children - how being active is fun at home any time of day!

Being Active: Curve Ball

Header Image:

A mother and daughter outside holding hands and each balancing on one foot

Discover ways to be active in this Curve Ball video for cardio and resistance training using any sort of soft ball. Fun for kids and adults.

Being Active: Getting Strong from Head to Toe

Header Image:

A woman exercising on the ground lifting weighted bottles

Learn easy ways to warm up and strengthen your shoulders, arms, chest, upper back, abs, and legs - all with items you have at home.

Being Active: Keep Your Seat

Header Image:

A woman and man exercising while sitting

Think you can't exercise from the comfort of your own chair? Think again! This activity has you stretching, increasing range of motion, and strengthening your muscles, all while sitting in the comfort of your own home!

Being Active: Play It Up

Header Image:

A mother and children being active on the playground.

Playtime with the kids is a great time to be active! Check out this video for tips on using the equipment around you in the park or on a playground to stretch and strengthen your body. Kids will love to follow your lead!

Being Active: Simple Family Fun

Header Image:

Mother, father, and daughter tossing ball outside.

Moving is made more fun with family! Being active is made easy when it's done with others, especially family members. Get outdoors and get moving, all you need is 20-30 minutes!

Being Active: Step It Off

Header Image:

Being Active doesn't always require equipment! You can do different exercises using objects around your house, like a step. Watch this video to learn different ways you can use steps to help you be active!

Being Active: Take It To The Curb

Header Image:

Do you have a curb or step nearby? Then you have a great way to be active! HappyHealthy can show you a full body stretch and workout for all ages using just a curb.

Being Active: Unloading Zone

Header Image:

Take time to focus on stretching. "Unloading Zone" is a great activity to help you stretch muscles, get blood moving, and leave you feeling great and refreshed.

Getting Started with Walking

Header Image:

Two women walking on pavement next to grassy yard.

Walking is a great way to be active because it can be done almost anywhere! Find a space that is most comfortable for you and get ready to move.

Getting Started: The Basics

Header Image:

Get started with this first video. Learn new exercises or master ones you may already be familiar with.

Learning the basics will set you up for success. It makes being active easier and more enjoyable the more you do it!