Nationally, only one in four adults meet national standards for combined aerobic and muscle strengthening. Active People, Healthy Nation^SM is a national initiative led by the CDC to help 27 million Americans become more physically active by 2027.

To reach this goal, communities can implement evidence-based strategies to increase physical activity. Active People, Healthy Nation^SM is focusing on the following strategies:

• Activity-friendly routes to everyday destinations
• Access to places for physical activity
• School and youth programs
• Community-wide campaigns
• Social supports
• Individual supports
• Prompts to encourage physical activity
• Equitable and Inclusive Access