Physical activity is the best thing we can do for our health. Experts have turned up a long list of benefits that come from being physically active. What's holding you back? Health concerns? Not enough time, energy or motivation? Maybe you're not sure where to start.

The OASIS class Active Living Every Day can help you get started. You'll learn how to make activity a part of your everyday routine, overcoming barriers that stand in the way. Most important, you'll learn skills to develop habits that will improve your health and well-being.

For more information or to register for the class, contact your local center:

• Pittsburgh: 412-232-2023
• San Antonio: 210-647-2546
• St. Louis: 314-862-2933 ext. 222
• Houston: (713) 957-2968

Active Living Every Day is made possible by a grant from The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to The OASIS Institute to participate in the research study, Active for Life. The study's purpose is to increase physical activity in adults over 50. St. Louis, Pittsburgh and San Antonio OASIS centers are pilot sites for this important study. The Houston program is supported by funding from the Houston Endowment, the Simmons Foundation, the Fondren Foundation and the Isla Carroll Turner Trust.

To participate in this class, you must be over 50, generally healthy, and be willing to participate in a research study and attend the 20 weekly sessions. Participants should not be currently active at a moderately intense level for more than 2 days per week or greater than a total time of 120 minutes each week. Moderately intense levels of activity can include brisk walking, hand washing and waxing a car, or gardening and yard work.

For more information about the national Active for Life project, check out the program websites:
Active Living Every Day
Active for Life