Department of Health
John J. Dreyzehner, MD, MPH, Commissioner

We all need to be active everyday – children and adults should strive for at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day! Physical activity can be fun, and can be ANYTHING you do to get your body moving!

Make fitness a part of everyday life – walk the dog, ride a bike to the store, wash the car, work in the garden.

Plan family fitness outings – make it a fun filled family event. Click here for this months “Fun Feature” – a place you will find fun ideas for family outings.

Give the gift of fitness! Instead of the newest video game for your child's birthday purchase active gifts – sporting equipment, a bike, a hula hoop, or a dance instruction video.

Make activity a social event – hold birthday or other parties at the roller rink, bowling alley or swimming pool.

Dancing is great for building strength, flexibility and coordination! Turn on some music and dance! Jump, twist, run, hop or skip to music! Make your own music - click here to get ideas for instruments to make at home.

Running games are fun – play chase, hide and seek or follow the leader. Run in new, fun ways – run on your toes or with great big steps or with little bitty steps – see who can run the fastest or the silliest!

Make your own obstacle course – jump over pillows, climb through home made tents – great even inside on a rainy day!

Play! Click here for more games and craft ideas. Whatever you do – do it together and have FUN!!