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Work Out; Feel Younger
Video: Once you start working at getting fit, you'll feel more sprightly in a week or two.
Smart Fitness With Gabi
5 Exercises to Save Your Back
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.
Tap this Guide to Set up a 10-Week Walking Program
Want to get others walking in your workplace, neighborhood, or town? Use this guide to establish AARP's 10-Week Walking Program in your community.
From the Online Community
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
Leave your car in the garage. Here are six ways to creatively avoid driving and add in more steps daily.
Start a Walking Group
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
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
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 Health Benefits
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.
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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.
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New Tricks in Bed?
Use these tips to improve your life ... under the covers. Get what you want!.
