Today Is Move Your Way Day!
Governor Josh Shapiro signed a proclamation recognizing
April 18, 2024 as Move Your Way Day
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) and Governor Josh Shapiro’s office invite you to Move Your Way! To acknowledge the National Day of Exercise and ODP’s new campaign to encourage physical activity, Governor Josh Shapiro has signed the attached proclamation which recognizes, April 18, 2024 as Move Your Way Day.
What is Move Your Way?
Move Your Way is the physical activity campaign based on the second edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. It offers tools and resources for individuals and professionals to learn about the Physical Activity Guidelines, share its key messages and encourage individuals to become more active. Recognizing the health disparities and co-existing medical conditions experienced by many individuals with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities and autism, ODP is promoting Move Your Way in cooperation with the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Becoming more physically active can help lead to happier, healthier lives. Please share widely!
Move Your Way at the 2024 Everyday Lives Conference Recap Video
ODP launched its arm of the Move Your Way campaign during the Everyday Lives Conference in January 2024 where attendees were encouraged to walk, run, dance, move, and stretch during activities throughout the conference. Check out the video below for Move Your Way highlights at the Everyday Lives Conference!
Anything that gets your heart beating faster counts. And it all adds up.
Find what works for you! Walking, dancing, gardening, swimming, and stretching are just a few suggestions for weekly movement.
Adults need a mix of physical activity to stay healthy. Moderate-intensity aerobic activity at least 150 minutes a week, and muscle-strengthening activity at least 2 days a week. Do activities that make your muscles work harder than usual.
What’s Your Move?
Do you have a weekly movement routine? Share your story with us!
Email ra-pwodp_outreach@pa.gov and ODP may feature your story on MyODP News Online!
