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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.

BMR Calculator

Determine your BMR, or Basal Metabolic Rate, the total number of calories you need to consume each day to perform regular, everyday functions.

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.

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Want to Make Walking a Way of Life?

From Education & Outreach

Trying to weave more walking into your day? These five tips will get you walking in places you'd never thought of.

 

From the Online Community

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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.

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AARP Fitness Benefits

Savings and Discounts

Save $100 or more on health club fees at Gold's Gym and Curves

Receive up to 15% in savings from ACE Personal Training Services

More to Explore

Join the Fat 2 Fit Challenge

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.
 

Free, Fun Games for Your Brain 
Keep your mind sharp with interactive games and the latest research and tips on boosting your brain power.

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