In 2008, the US Secretary of Health and Human Services released the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. This was an extensive research based document that called on all adults to engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity each week.
Active Living Every Day (ALED) is a support program for CDSMEP. ALED is a step-by-step plan for building a healthier life. The program helps individuals learn how enjoyable physical activity can be and how easy it is to add activity to your day. You’ll create your own activity plan based on your preferences and lifestyle, and you’ll be encouraged to choose activities that you like and that fit easily into your routine. Making important lifelong changes takes commitment. With the right structure and encouragement, those changes can be easier to accomplish.
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Community Health Webinar Series – Active Living Everyday
Active Living Everyday (ALED) is a behavior change program developed by Human Kinetics and The Cooper Institute that focuses on helping sedentary people become and stay physically active for a lifetime. The objective is to help people integrate physical activity into their daily lives so that it naturally becomes a part of their lifestyle. You’ll practice and apply skills such as: overcoming barriers to physical activity, setting realistic goals, building confidence, staying motivated.
