Follow Coach Blue’s game plan for good health

April 29, 2025

Getting active is part of the G-A-M-E

Get in the game with Coach Blue! Aim high and set healthy goals with your family members.

Make Coach Blue’s game plan a part of your family’s daily routine.

G = Get active.  
A = Alert an adult.  
M = Make safety your goal.
E = Eat well.

Spring is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy outdoor activities. Focus on taking the first step to keep you and your family healthy.

The letter "G" in Coach Blue's game plan stands for "Getting Active." According to Coach Blue, regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health.

You need about 2 ½ hours of medium-intensity physical activity each week. You can split that into 30 minutes a day for 5 days. Make sure what works best for you fits into your schedule.

Benefits include better sleep, less anxiety and lower blood pressure. Getting active also helps lower your chances of getting chronic conditions such as heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and some cancers.

Here are some easy ways to get active, improve your health and enjoy the outdoors this spring.

• Walking: Take a brisk walk around your neighborhood or a local park. It's a convenient option to get moving and enjoy some fresh air.
• Stretching: Go outside on your porch, deck or even in your yard. Spend a few minutes each day stretching your muscles. It helps make you more flexible and reduces the risk of injury.
• Gardening: Working in your garden can be a good choice for staying active and enjoying the outdoors.
• Playing with pets: If you have pets, playing with them outside can be a great way to get some exercise and have fun.

Adding these activities into your daily routine is one of the best things you can do to get fit and stay healthy. It helps you feel stronger, have more energy and reach a healthy weight.

Healthy Blue offers members lots of info on how to get more active, along with details about the My Health Planner℠ app.

You’ll get health and fitness details such as:

• Advice on topics like weight loss, stopping smoking, nutrition, heart disease and mental health.
• Daily, in-app reminders to help you stay on top of medications, appointments and exercise.
• Access to articles, videos and other health resources created by health care experts.

With this help, getting active will be easier than ever. Be on the lookout for more game plan tips from Coach Blue in the future.

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