Increasing Activity
Increasing Activity
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Being active is an important part of everyday life.
Being active is an important part of everyday life.
Academic Performance
– Improves attention and memory
Brain Health
– Reduces risk of depression
Muscular Fitness
– Builds strong muscles and endurance
Heart and Lung Health
– Improves blood pressure and aerobic fitness
Cardiometabolic Health
– Helps maintain normal blood sugar levels
Long-term Health
– Reduces risk of several chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes and obesity
Bone Strength
– Strengthens bones
Healthy Weight
– Helps regulate body weight and reduce body fat
It is recommended that children ages 6 through 17 years get 60 minutes or more of moderate to vigorous physical activity daily.
It is recommended that children ages 6 through 17 years get 60 minutes or more of moderate to vigorous physical activity daily.
It doesn't all need to happen at once! Squeeze in a little in the morning, after school and evening.
Before School
Before School
After School
After School
Evenings
Evenings
Source:
Aerobic Activities
Aerobic Activities
-Running
-Running
-Skipping
-Skipping
-Jumping Rope
-Jumping Rope
-Swimming
-Swimming
-Dancing
-Dancing
-Bicycling
-Bicycling
-Basketball
-Hopscotch
Strength Activities
Strength Activities
-Playing on playground equipment
Monkey bars
-Climbing trees
Walking together as a family is a great way to stay active together.
Source: CDC
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