The Keystone Games is an amateur athletic competition patterned after the Olympic program, promoting physical fitness and sports activity as a strategy to improve health and prevent disease for all Pennsylvanians. The Pennsylvania Senior Games is a social, recreational, and competitive experience, promoting better health and fitness of Pennsylvania men and women age 50 and over. Pennsylvania on the Move Regular physical activity is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Physical activity can help prevent coronary heart disease, diabetes, certain kinds of cancer, and hypertension. Even a small amount of physical activity can increase the quality of life for people of all ages.
Physical inactivity continues to be a major risk factor for Pennsylvania adults.
The U.S. Surgeon General recommends 30 minutes of moderate physical activity each day as a means to promote health. However, more than 60 percent of American adults are not regularly physically active. Moreover, physical activity declines dramatically during adolescence. Moderate Amount of Physical Activity Moderate physical activity can be achieved in a variety of ways. People can select activities that they enjoy and that fit into their daily lives.