BMI is a number based on your weight and height. In general, the higher the number, the more body fat a person has. BMI is often used as a screening tool to decide if your weight might be putting you at risk for health problems such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.

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Physical activity may not just happen on a daily basis. When your daily routine includes hours of sitting at a desk, watching television shows and using countless labor-saving devices, you can easily fall into inactivity. But taking charge of your fitness may be one of the best decisions you'll ever make. The choice is yours.

How much physical activity do I need?

10 Minutes at a time is fine!

We know 150 minutes each week sounds like a lot of time, but it’s not. That’s 2 hours and 30 minutes, about the same amount of time you might spend watching a movie. The good news is that you can spread your activity out during the week, so you don’t have to do it all at once. You can even break it up into smaller chunks of time during the day. It’s about what works best for you, as long as you’re doing physical activity at a moderate or vigorous effort for at least 10 minutes at a time.

Helpful Links to Get Active & Eat Healthier

• 25 Easy Ways to Fit in 10 Minutes of Exercise
• Plan a Healthy Meal

Starting at age 20, the American Heart Association recommends a blood pressure screening at your regular healthcare visit or once every 2 years, if your blood pressure is less than 120/80 mm Hg. Typically, blood pressure is recorded as a ratio.

What do these numbers mean?

Helpful Links to Get Active & Eat Healthier

• Healthy Diet Tips from the American Heart Association
• Free Fitness Classes at Discovery Green