Ready, Set, Go!

Forget dieting. Forget counting carbs. Want to know an easy surefire way to lose weight, look great, get healthy, and help reduce your risk of cancer? The secret is to Get Physically Active!

Now, before you say, “Yeah I’ve heard that before, and I sure don’t want to have to run 2 miles every day,” listen to this: You don’t have to run. If you want to, that’s fine, but for those of you who have no intention of lacing up your tennis shoes and hitting the pavement, check out these fun alternatives:

• Swimming
• Rock climbing
• Team sports (volleyball, football, soccer, etc.)
• Golf
• Tennis

Interested? Good. Now learn the three easy steps to get READY, get SET, and GO get physically active!

Get Movin’!

This page was created by Jessica, Katie, and Melany.

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All content is reviewed by Carol Rice, R.N., Ph.D., Professor and Extension Health Specialist, Regents Fellow.

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Last updated: 9 January, 2008

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