Helpful Tips
Physical activity benefits:
· Makes you feel good
· Helps you keep a healthy weight
· Makes your heart happy & healthy
· Makes you stronger
· Makes you flexible
· Gives you more energy
Make physical activity easier!
· Make gradual changes to increase your level of physical activity
· Incorporate physical activity into your daily routines (walk or bike to school/work, walk to do errands, etc)
· Clean house - include the whole
family, set a timer for 15 minutes and see how much you can get done. Make a game out of it.
family, set a timer for 15 minutes and see how much you can get done. Make a game out of it.
· Don’t just sit while you watch TV, get up and stretch, do some sit-ups and push-ups. Try doing jumping jacks during the commercial breaks.
Try it!
· Wear a pedometer and walk 10,000 steps a day.
· Take the stairs instead of an elevator, escalator, or ramp.
Add it!
· Take a walk after dinner as a family.
· When watching your children practice or play sports use the down time to walk or jog around the field, track or gym.
Grab it!
· Grab a leash and take your dog for a walk, run or hike. It’s good for you and your pet!
· Reach for your bike helmet instead of your car keys. Biking to work and school gets you physically active and saves you money on gas. And you won’t have to worry about finding a parking space.
Be a good role model for your family.
“Monkey See Monkey Do”