Why Is Physical Activity Such a Big Deal? --Using This Book -- Get Ready -- What Kinds of Exercises and Physical Activities Improve Health and Physical Ability? -- Endurance -- Strength -- Balance -- Flexibility -- Get Set -- Identifying Your Starting Point -- Setting Your Goals -- Writing a Plan to Add Exercise and Physical Activity to Your Life -- Talking With Your Doctor About Exercise and Physical Activity -- Safety First: When to Check with Your Doctor -- Go! -- Three Keys to Success -- 1. Include Physical Activity in Your Everyday Life -- 2. Try All Four Types of Exercise. 3. Plan for Breaks in the Routine (Life Happens!)Building Up the Benefits -- Reducing the Risks -- Sample Exercises -- How to Improve Your Endurance -- How Much, How Often -- Safety -- Progressing -- How to Improve Your Strength -- About Strength Exercises -- How Much, How Often -- Safety -- Progressing -- How to Improve Your Balance -- How Much, How Often -- Safety -- Progressing -- Anytime, Anywhere Balance Exercises -- How to Improve Your Flexibility -- How Much, How Often -- Safety -- Progressing -- How Am I Doing? -- Test Yourself -- Other Ways to Measure Progress -- Healthy Eating -- Tips for Healthy Eating -- Drinking Enough Fluids. Eating OutKeep Going -- Activity Log -- Goal-Setting Worksheet -- Weekly Exercise and Physical Activity Plan -- Endurance Daily Record -- Strength Daily Record -- Flexibility Daily Record -- Monthly Progress Test -- 20 Frequently Asked Questions -- Resources -- Acknowledgments.