Move More in May!
National Physical
Fitness and Sports
Month
May is the perfect
time to get active.
The weather is
great, and there are
many ways to try a
new activity. .
. gardening,
swimming, and sports
leagues to name just
a few. Physical
activity can be easy
and fun to fit into
your lifestyle.
And, it's one of the
most important
things that you can
do for your health!
The Recommendations
- How Much Activity
Do I Need?
·
Children and teens
need at least
60 minutes
of physical activity
each day.
·
Adults need at least
30 minutes
of
moderate-intensity
physical activity
each day.
Set goals and Sign a
pledge to "get
active" at
www.kidsgetalife.org.
The Benefits
Physical fitness
reduces your risk of
diseases such as
heart disease, type
II diabetes, and
certain cancers.
Being active
improves the health
of virtually every
organ system in your
body.
·
Brain
-
Improve memory,
increase energy,
reduce depression
and anxiety
·
Heart
-
Improve blood
pressure,
cholesterol, and the
ability of the heart
to pump blood
throughout the body
·
Lungs
-
Increase endurance
and make breathing
easier
·
Bones and Muscles
-
Help prevent
osteoporosis, reduce
joint pain, and
improve physical
function
National Physical
Education and Sport
Week is May 1-7
Be an active role
model for the
children in your
community, and
support children's
PE, sports, and
exercise programs.
The habits kids
learn now can last a
lifetime!
Visit
Get a Life!
at
www.kidsgetalife.org
for resources and
ideas for healthy
eating and physical
activity.
