Joyful Aging Journey: Physical Wellness
Physical health and wellness resources
Walk and bike your way to fitness
Take a brisk walk or bicycle ride for 30 minutes a day. Need some help getting in the groove? Try the Fit & Fun Challenge from Staying Sharp® for an 8-step program to make walking a habit.
The AARP Fitness Center has free workout routines, fun quizzes, and more.
Learn to play pickleball
Pickleball is a fun way to connect with friends, stay fit, and support your brain health to help your health and happiness live as long as you do.
Discover the joy of pickleball by signing up for a local AARP Pickleball Clinic to learn how to play.
Work out with a buddy
It’s human nature to work out harder and more regularly when we’re held accountable. Check out 5 reasons to get a workout buddy and ask someone to be your buddy today.
Tap into a virtual community of workout buddies with free online fitness classes with Senior Planet from AARP.
Healthy gut, healthy body
Microbes in your belly can keep you happy and healthy if you feed them right. Read how you can improve your gut health in one week.
Your diet supports your jouful aging journey, too! Get healthy eating inspiration from AARP, like snacks, brain food, the scoop on the latest diet trends, tasty recipes, and even heart-healthy diet plans.
John’s story: Elevating self care
How often do you put others’ needs before your own?
After years of helping others push boundaries and learn new skills, John wanted to do the same by embarking on a fitness journey with a personal trainer.
Let John’s zest for well-being inspire you to find a new path to wellness.