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Shape Up with Martina

Work Out; Feel Younger

By Martina Navratilova

Video: Once you start working at getting fit, you'll feel more sprightly in a week or two.

Smart Fitness With Gabi

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5 Exercises to Save Your Back

By Gabi Redford

Strengthening your core muscles improves your flexibility and helps prevent and ease back pain.

Fitness Tools

Activity Calculator

Enter your weight and list your personal activities to see how many calories you've burned today.

Total Daily Energy Expenditure

Determine the total number of calories you need to consume each day to perform regular, everyday functions.

Find a Fitness Facility

Search this easy-to-use directory to find fitness and wellness settings that can help you achieve a more active lifestyle.

AARP Programs

Step Up to Better Health

Here's a step-counting program designed to increase your physical activity.

Get Fit on Route 66

Have fun with this active adventure, which traces the route of the famous highway.

Join the Fat 2 Fit Weight-Loss Challenge

Don't go it alone. Join AARP's team effort to shed pounds, with coaching from Carole Carson.

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Walking Buffs Your Brain

From Education & Outreach

Find out how walking relieves stress and helps you think more clearly.

From the Online Community

Group: Fat 2 Fit

Group: Fat2Fit
Join this team challenge to fit into a healthier lifestyle.
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Group: 10 Week Walking Program
Join the discussion on creative ways to get folks walking.
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Trade In Your Wheels

From Education & Outreach

Leave your car in the garage. Here are six ways to creatively avoid driving and add in more steps daily.

Start a Walking Group

From Education & Outreach

Not only is walking with others motivating, it also adds safety, relieves boredom, and bolsters your social life. Try these four steps to starting your own group.

Work on Your Walking Form

From Education & Outreach

Mastering a good walking technique takes some time. But practicing and perfecting your form, pace, and breathing will help you maintain a comfortable speed. Here's how. 

Pick a Kickin' Walking Shoe

From Education & Outreach

You won't get far in shoes that hurt, so invest in a pair that make your feet happy. For help making the right choice, follow these 10 tips.

AARP Health Benefits

AARP Health Insurance Benefit

Affordable Healthcare? Consider it Done

Insurance & Plans: From Major Medical to Medicare Supplement, find the right health insurance plan for you.

Discounts & Savings: Pharmacy, Vision & and even Fitness discounts provide everyday savings for you.

More to Explore

Join the Fat 2 Fit Challenge


Join the Fat 2 Fit Community
Don't go it alone. Join AARP's team effort to shed pounds, with coaching from Carole Carson.

Free, Fun Games for Your Brain

Keep your mind sharp with interactive games and the latest research and tips on boosting your brain power.

More From AARP

Health Care Reform

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Here's a coalition that supports health care reform to strengthen Medicare.

Accessible Care Now

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Join AARP in the fight for health reform. Make sure you speak up today!

Member Discount

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Save $100 per person off vacations or river cruises from Grand European Tours.

Is It Truly Organic?

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How can you tell whether or not "organic" foods are the real deal?

Enter Green Sweeps!

Live Green Every Day Sweepstakes

Enter for a chance to win Energy Star appliances, a MacBook, or mountain bikes!

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Fat 2 Fit Shedding Pounds

Many people find they can shed medications along with their extra pounds.

TV Tackles Aging

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An AARP-supported show addresses health and other issues faced by aging people.

How to Bounce Back

resilient people

Everyone goes through tough times. Some folks just navigate them better. Learn how.

Free Fun in Vegas

Welcome to Las Vegas

Gambled and lost? Peter Greenberg gives tips on free stuff to do in Sin City.

401(k): Debt Cutter?

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Should I borrow from my 401(k) to pay off my house? How steep is the penalty?

Book Review

Ricardo Montaner

Singer Ricardo Montaner's book portrays a man committed to his family and faith.

New Tricks in Bed?

Use these tips to improve your life ... under the covers. Get what you want!.