10 Tips to Kick ‘Move More Month’ Into Gear and Become More Physically Active
FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia – (March 31, 2023) – April is an exciting time to be physically active. Not only is it National Move More Month, but April 18th is also National Exercise Day. With summer just around the corner and Americans falling short of getting enough physical activity, it’s always a good time to put it in the spotlight and provide people with simple ways to boost their activity levels.
“If you are someone who isn’t physically active, you may frown at the thought of taking on a lot of activity at once,” explains Jennifer Scherer, medical exercise specialist, certified personal trainer, and owner of Fredericksburg Fitness Studio. “The good news is that you don’t have to. You can do many smaller things throughout the week that can add up and give your body a good boost.”
Most people need more exercise, despite the mounds of research that show the many health benefits of doing so. According to the U.S. Department of Health, adults should aim to exercise at least 150 minutes and up to 300 minutes per week at a moderate intensity level or a minimum of 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity.
