Studies have found that nearly half of Hawai'i's population is not getting even the minimal amount of physical activity necessary to maintain their health. Hawai'i has so much to offer year-round in terms of indoor and outdoor activities. Everyone who can should be taking advantage of this. Exercise and an active lifestyle are great ways to help you stay healthy. Angie Wagner, DOH Physical Activity Promotion Project Manager, adds that we all pay for this lack of exercise.
Inactive adults are at greater risk for heart disease, diabetes and some cancers.
This inevitably has a negative impact on our state's health care costs. Wagner points out that it doesn't take much to get moving. The solution to becoming active is simple. It only takes 30 minutes of moderate exercise most days of the week. May is National and Hawai'i Physical Activity and Sports Month.