Individuals

Americans are living longer but that doesn't translate into healthier aging. In order to enjoy life and live it to the fullest, Texercise can help!

Did you know...

• Preventable illnesses make up approximately 80 percent of the burden of illness and 90 percent of all U.S. healthcare costs. (Preventdisease.com)

• In Texas, cardiovascular diseases are among the 10 most frequent causes of hospitalization of people 45 years and older. (Centers for Disease Control)

• More than 1.3 million Texans have a diagnosis of diabetes and an additional 343,000 have diabetes that is undetected. (Texas Department of State Health Services.)

Regular physical activity can help reduce the risk and minimize the impact of disease. Not only are there health benefits from regular exercise, it also helps you look and feel good.

Texercise can help you on your way to a healthier and fit life by sharing nutrition information and sponsoring health and fitness activities throughout Texas!

Regular Texercise:

• Promotes healthy muscles, bones and joints
• Improves balance and coordination
• Increases stamina
• Reduces the cost of medical care
• Enhances your social life

Getting Started

Starting a healthy lifestyle is easy and it doesn't have to be expensive. Here are some ways you can get started!

First, pick a time when you have a break during your day and use that time to exercise. Choose a time and an activity you enjoy. This doesn't have to be expensive. You can choose to take a walk around the neighborhood or place of work. It can be as simple as taking the stairs at work. Each activity makes a difference.

Please be sure to consult a physician before beginning any exercise routine and listen to your body. If you are out of breath or feel exhausted, make sure to take a break. If your body is telling you to reduce your level of exercise then do so.

All of us have different fitness levels. These can be influenced by our age, sex, heredity, activity level and eating practices. Everyone has a different beginning fitness level, so be sure to start at your own pace.

Next, set a goal. Take the Texercise Pledge (PDF format)! The pledge enables you to list fitness and nutrition goals, how you plan to accomplish your goal and your timeline.

To keep you keep to your fitness goals, record your exercise activities in order to track your progress and keep yourself motivated. Texercise provides activity logs available for download and in the Texercise Handbook.

Finally, stick with it and if you get bored try new things! Find a workout partner or begin a new exercise activity you have always wanted to try or that you enjoy.

Texercise provides individuals of all ages with resources to help keep you motivated! For a list of these resources please follow this link.

Do you have a Texercise story you would like to share?

We'd love to hear about your experiences with the program! Please visit the DADS Submit Your Story website.

Tools and Resources for Individuals

Texercise Handbook

• Download the Texercise Handbook in:
• English

• Spanish

• Call your local Area Agency on Aging (AAA) toll free at 1-800-252-9240 for a printed copy.

Activity Logs

Monitoring fitness activities with these downloadable logs may help encourage you to stay on track!

• Daily Physical Activity Log – A log of the four key components of exercise and fitness activities:
• Endurance Activity
• Strength/Balance
• Flexibility

• Other Activity

• Daily Exercise Log – A detailed log including the four key components of exercise by date, sets and repetitions.

• Measure Your Fitness Log (PDF) – Tracking your progress by monthly basis.

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Updated: July 2, 2008