Regular physical activity can produce long term health benefits. People of all ages, shapes, sizes, and abilities can benefit from being physically active. Being physically active can help you:
- Increase your chances of living longer
- Feel better about yourself
- Decrease your chances of becoming depressed
- Sleep well at night
- Move around more easily
- Have stronger muscles and bones
- Stay at or get to a healthy weight
- Be with friends or meet new people
- Enjoy yourself and have fun
The more physical activity you do, the greater the health benefits. Adults should aim to get 30 minutes of exercise, at least 5 days per week. Children should be active for 60 minutes every day. Here are some great links to connect you to fun ways to be active!
Be Active Berrien
>beactiveberrien.org
This website is the place to find places to be active in Berrien County, Michigan. Our region has beautiful parks and excellent facilities, so come explore all the good ways to be active in Southwest Michigan! This website is set up to allow you to view, search, and discover places to do physical activity near you. You are able to select the physical activity locations you’d like to visit and even save, print, email or share a “to-do” list. You’re also able to view the locations on one map, get directions to each and every place listed and add a location if we missed you! So start discovering and find new exercise locations near you!
Berrien County Parks and Recreation
>berriencounty.org/parks
Learn more information and news about Berrien County Parks. Find events, park amenities, activities, newsletters and more!
YMCA of Southwest Michigan
>bhsjymca.org
>nb-ymca.org
The YMCA is committed to creating lasting personal and social change. With focus on Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility, the YMCA offers much more than just a place to exercise. Their programs target children, adults, families, and the entire community. Y serves people of all backgrounds, ages, capabilities and income levels, providing financial assistance to those in need. Click the links above to learn about how you can be active at a YMCA near you!
