Lifetime Activity Dan, Matt, Sarah Song: Five for Fighting’s 100 Years

Lifetime Activity

Dan, Matt, Sarah

Song: Five for Fighting’s 100 Years

Most experts recommend that kids and preteens focus more on being

physically active (such as playing or bike-riding) than on actually doing

structured exercise (faqs.org)

Most experts recommend that kids and preteens focus more on being physically

active (such as playing or bike-riding) than on actually doing structured exercise (faqs.org)

The risk of developing colon cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes is reduced through regular physical activity. (faqs.org)

The risk of developing colon cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes is reduced through regular physical activity. (faqs.org)

In 1995 the American College of Sports Medicine estimated…

that five times as many Americans die from being inactive than from losing

their lives in car accidents.(American Journal of public health)

• What activities can I do throughout my lifetime?

Dance

Aerobics

Biking

Boxing

Hiking

• And Many More

• Furthermore, regular physical activity reduces the overall risk of dying prematurely from any cause. (faqs.org)

More than one quarter of the American population remains completely inactive, and

US trends in activity showed little improvement from 1990 to 1998.

(American Journal of Public Health)

• More than 60% of the worlds population is not physically active enough to achieve health benefits. (American Journal of Public Health)

How much Physical Activity should I get?

At least 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical

activity on at least 5 days a week

Jumping rope can increase body awareness and develop better hand and foot coordination.

Participation in all types of physical activity declines strikingly as age or grade in school

increases. (CDC)

Individuals who are extremely fit experience a rapid drop in fitness during the first three

weeks of detraining.

Daily enrollment in physical education classes dropped from 42 percent to 25 percent among high

school students between 1991 and 1995. (cdc)

An eight-year study of 13,000 people…

Found that those who walked 30 minutes a day had a significantly lower risk of premature death than those who

rarely exercised.

Nearly half of American youths aged 12-21 years

are not vigorously active on a regular basis. (CDC)

How can I improve my Fitness?

FIT Formula:F = FrequencyI = IntensityT = Time

Social support from family and friends has been consistently and positively related to regular

physical activity. (CDC)

Physical activity can help keep bones strong, reducing the risk of

osteoporosis. It can also slow the progression of the disease.

Physical activity can reduce joint pain and improve

function for people with arthritis.

The loss of strength and stamina attributed to aging is in part caused by reduced physical

activity. (cdc)

More than 60 percent of U.S. women do not engage in the recommended amount of physical

activity. (cdc)

Approximately 25 percent of U.S. adults are not

active at all. (cdc)

Physical inactivity is more common among:(CDC)

* Women than Men.

* Older than younger adults.(CDC)

* African American and Hispanic adults than whites.

* Less affluent than more affluent people. (CDC)

• Physical exercise is probably the best all-natural laxative you'll find.

It not only improves digestion, but exercise is also good for managing

lower back pain, arthritis and diabetes.

It’s never too late to teach an old dog new tricks

So use it or lose it!!!

References:• Ads by Google. “Benefits of Physical Activity and

Exercise on the Body.”www.faqs.org/health/Healthy-Living-V1/Physical-Fitness.html. 2/23/07.

• American Journal of public Health. “Measuring the Environment for Friendliness Toward Physical Activity.” March 2004, Vol 94, No. 3.

• American Council on Exercise. “ACE Fit Facts.” acefitness.com. 2/23/07.

• Caterino, M., & Polak, E. “Effects of Activity on Second, Third and Forth Grade Students.”www.pecentral.com. 2/23/07.

• Council for Disease control and Prevention. “Health Promotion.” www.cdc.gov. 2/23/07.

• Presidents Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. “Presidents Challenge” www.fitness.gov. 2/23/07.

• Sport and Physical Education Advocacy Kit. “Shape of the Nation”. Appendix 13. www.fitness.gov/betterhealth.htm. 2/23/07.