Being active during your workday has been shown to improve blood circulation, reduce stress and improve work productivity. Go for a walk, take the stairs, and/or do exercises at your desk between meetings. Even one or two 10-minute activity periods per day makes a difference! Below are some resources.​

• Sit less, Move more! 
  
• Move Your Way® tools, videos, and fact sheets 
• Tips for Getting More Active Minutes
  
• Why Walk?
  
  

Take a Virtual Fitness Class

• NIH Fitness Classes & "Fitness For You" Class Calendar​ (weekly, virtual classes, 30 minutes each)​
• Pre-Recorded Webinars, Fitness and Mindfulness​ (Wellness at NIH, R&W Program)
  
• Fitness Studio Exercise Videos (from NHS in the UK)
  
• Crossfit at Home
  
• ​Fitness Blender
• AARP​ Fitness Videos ​
  
  

Join a​ Gym

• Many gyms offer discounts to NIH employees
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R&W Resources

• Personal Training Sessions (virtual option)
• NIH Clubs and Organizations
  
  

Physical activity is important for everyone regardless of age, mobility, and ability level.

Activity is important for healthy aging. "Tips to stay active are included in the site - Go4Life"

Many groups offer events and classes that accommodate persons with physical, mobility, and other challenges, thus offering opportunities for social interaction and physical activity.

More ideas:

Family Activities​

You can be active even indoors.  

Indoor activity can involve   something as simple as everyday housework and chores.  Dancing, active video games, and aerobics work-outs are other options when the weather is inclement - and you can do these activities with others.

Find a non-NIH gym that offers membership discounts to NIH employees:  ORS list