Part 1: Benefits of Physical Activity

Not getting enough physical activity is a major health risk for people today.

Being physically inactive puts you at risk for heart disease.

The good news is that you can do something about this risk factor.

Unfortunately, physical inactivity is rising among Latinos, especially Latino women and children.

As a person gets older, having little or no physical activity can lead to health problems.

Doña Fela can tell you a story about physical activity in her family (pdf *, 396 kb).

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