If you have a chronic medical condition please consult a physician before starting any exercise program.

Los Angeles County
Department of Public Health
Physical Activity and Cardiovascular Health Program
3530 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 800
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Tel: (213) 351-7887
Fax: (213) 351-0759
pacvh@ph.lacounty.gov

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The Physical Activity and Cardiovascular Health Program's vision is physically fit families engaging in physical activity on a regular basis in line with the Surgeon General’s recommendations. Its mission is to unite the strengths of public, private, nonprofit, and citizen efforts in increasing and promoting physical activity through policy, programs and initiatives, research and evaluation, and public awareness campaigns in order to reduce the burden of chronic disease among Angelenos.

Stretching	Tips for Staying Active	Everyday Exercises for Busy People English Spanish
Strength Training	Waist-to-Hip Ratio English Spanish	Physical Activity Pyramid
Office in Motion	Calorie Burn Poster	Take The Stairs Poster
Adult BMI Chart	Physical Activity Presentation for Older Adults	Benefits of Walking Your Dog Flyer

View and download these activities, and refer to them daily in your fitness program

For materials in Spanish, click here: Spanish Materials

	Be Active Your Way: A Guide for Adults This guide is based on the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. It can help you decide the number of days, types of activities, and times that fit your schedule
	Champions for Change: Power Up in 10 This resource teaches local community members quick workouts to try when they are on a time budget.
	Shape of Yoga This is a nutrition and physical activity booklet for families. Shape of Yoga is a fun way for you and your family to exercise and learn about healthy food choices. This booklet is a simple way for you to teach others how to perform basic yoga. .

Children

CDC BMI Calculator

This calculator provides BMI and the corresponding BMI weight status category. Use this calculator for adults, 20 years old and older.

Physical Activity Calorie Calculator

The Calorie Control Council developed this calculator to help you see how many calories you expend doing your favorite exercise or activity.

MyPyramid.gov: Inside the Physical Activity Pyramid

Click on this link to see how many calories you burn for different activities.

Make Your Calories Count

Developed by the FDA, Make Your Calories Count is an interactive learning program that provides consumers with information to help plan a healthful diet while managing calorie intake. The exercises will help consumers use the food label to make decisions about which food choice is right for them.

Portion Disortion

Developed by the DHHS, NIH, and NHLBI, this interactive learning module helps you compare today's portion sizes with those from 20 years ago. Be amazed at how much portions have changed!