Welcome to CNN's guide to get you more active – or back on your feet after a hiatus.

Let's be honest. We all need some prodding to do what we know is good for us. But we could also use expert advice on what is most effective -- whether you're trying to lose or maintain weight, improve sleep, lower stress, live longer or all of the above. Those are just a few of the benefits to maintaining an impactful fitness routine.

Each newsletter in this seven-part series will introduce a behavior to build upon to get you where you need to be, movement-wise. And we'll also give you some inspiring fitness facts and quotes, fitness product recommendations and a bonus five-minute restorative "workout" that will introduce you to yoga, meditation, better balance and more.

Ready to get up and go?!? On your mark … get set … and GO SLOW.

And if you have any suggestions on how this newsletter could be better, please email us at fitnessbetter@cnn.com.

Finally, this newsletter is part of a larger wellness-led initiative from CNN called Life, But Better – an essential source for information and tools to inspire and challenge us to lead better lives. And as we launch new tools, newsletters and series for Life, But Better, we'll let you know in case you want to check them out!

See you tomorrow,

David Allan
Editorial Director, CNN Features