Тo study the effectiveness of smoking cessation who were given the opportunity to exercise regularly and telephone counseling. Materials and methods. A total of 640 young smokers (18-45 years old) who received free telephone counseling were analyzed: 5 consultations during the month (440 people) or one-time counseling (200 people). 228 smokers were granted a free subscription for fitness classes during the month. Testing was conducted to determine the degree of nicotine dependence (Fagerstrom test), the motivation to quit smoking, medical and social factors. The fitness group and the main control group received similar cognitive-behavioral therapy and did not significantly differ in age, sex, and smoking status. Statistical data processing was performed using the SPSS program. Results. In the group engaged in fitness, 210 people out of 228 (92%) were able to quit smoking. In the control group - 148 people out of 212 (69.8%). The chances of not smoking during the month of fitness were higher compared to the co