Get Moving!
Move your body and feel great! It doesn't matter what you do, as long as you get up and move!
Get Walking!
Walking is an easy way to start and keep a healthy and active life. No skills, equipment, or membership needed!
Get Playing!
Play is the best way to get you and your family moving! Look here for some fun ways to play more.
Places to move
Parks
Enjoy many fun activities at your local state parks! Explore parks and activities across the state of Washington. Get out and move in a park today!
Trails
Our state has a lot of great trails to visit. Go outside and have fun, spend time with family, and the enjoy beauty of the great outdoors.
Gardens
You can grow vegetables for you and your family to enjoy. Learn more about growing food in any part of Washington State.
Tips and ideas to move!
No time for physical activity? Multitask! Watch this video for tips to get moving while you get things done. Source: Office of Disease Prevention & Health Promotion.
You do not need a pricey gym membership or fancy equipment to get regular exercise. With a little creativity, you can find many ways to exercise for little or no money. Visit the following link to learn more. Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine.
Research has shown that it’s important to get all four types of exercise: endurance, strength, balance, and flexibility. Visit the following link to learn about the different benefits of each. Source: National Institute on Aging.
Everyone needs physical activity to stay healthy, but it can be hard to get started. Watch this video for tips to get motivated. Source: Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion.
More tips to move!
Help your community move
Healthy schools
Schools are a great place for your child to be active and you can help make your school a healthier place to be!
Share space
Help create partnerships with schools to create more safe places for families to be active and play
At the library
Talk with your local library about adding exercise classes to their programs. They may already have some going!