Making Moves
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Collapse ▲Easy Exercise for Long-Term Health
Moving our bodies doesn’t have to be complicated or intimidating. Here are some simple ways we can make movement fun, approachable, and part of our everyday routines. Click the headings below to learn what 30 minutes a day can do:
1. How much movement?
CDC guidelines suggest adults aim for 150 minutes of moderate activity per week—roughly 30 minutes most days—plus a few muscle-strengthening sessions weekly.
Kids and teens (ages 6–17) benefit from at least 60 minutes of activity each day, including aerobic, muscle-strengthening, and bone-strengthening exercises. Any movement counts, and consistency is key.
2. Finding our why.
Identifying why we want to move—more energy, better mood, or feeling stronger—helps us stick with it. Our personal “why” makes activity meaningful and easier to fit into daily life.
3. Feel-good flow.
Movement releases endorphins, the natural chemicals that lift mood and boost energy. Even a short walk, stretching, or a quick dance session can brighten our day.
Over time, regular activity supports heart, muscle, and bone health and helps maintain healthy energy levels.
4. Whatever the weather.
Activity can happen rain or shine! Short walks, stretches, garden work, or indoor dance breaks all add up toward daily goals.
For kids, games like hopscotch, tag, or sidewalk chalk art encourage movement while also building coordination, problem-solving, and observation skills.
5. Hydration makes it happen.
Water is essential when we’re active. It helps regulate temperature, cushion joints, and fuel muscles. Proper hydration improves endurance, prevents fatigue, and keeps energy levels steady.
On hot days or during longer sessions, extra water helps keep the body cool and supports safe, effective movement.
(Source: CDC & USDA)
6. Everyday active living.
We don’t need a gym to stay active. Parking further from the store, taking the stairs, or doing simple stretches while waiting for dinner all help us move more throughout the day.
Choosing activities we enjoy keeps movement fun, engages different muscles, and strengthens our bodies in a balanced way.
Moves near you!
Visit a StoryWalk® location in your community for a fun, interactive way to move.